{"id":267,"date":"2019-08-12T18:37:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T23:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entnb.fm1.dev\/sinus\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T10:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:20:25","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/entnb.com\/nose-sinus\/sinus\/balloon-sinuplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloon Sinuplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n\n{ \n\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n\n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What is chronic sinusitis?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Chronic sinusitis is a widespread condition affecting 37 million Americans. This inflammation of the sinuses occurs when the sinus opening becomes blocked, preventing mucus from draining properly. 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The end result is open sinuses that enable normal breathing and drainage of fluids.\" \n\n    } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"Is Balloon Sinuplasty effective?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Up to 95 percent of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure.\" \n\n    } \n\n} \n\n ] \n\n  } \n\n<\/script> \n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/nose-sinus\/sinus\/sinusitis\/\">chronic sinusitis<\/a> and have exhausted your treatment options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgical solution is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is Chronic Sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-608634808-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-608634808-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-608634808-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-608634808-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-608634808.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chronic sinusitis is a widespread condition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/sinuses.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affecting 28.9 million Americans<\/a>. This inflammation of the sinuses occurs when the sinus opening becomes blocked, preventing mucus from draining properly. It causes cold-like symptoms that include congestion, runny nose, sore throat, facial pain and swelling, loss of smell or taste, bad breath, fatigue and headache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is most often caused by varying levels of bacteria and molds growing longterm in the sinuses.&nbsp;Sinusitis can also occur as a result of nasal polyps, a deviated septum or head trauma. Medical solutions work for some, but others continue to suffer despite numerous attempts using a variety of treatments. Balloon Sinuplasty may be the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What\u2019s Different About Balloon Sinuplasty? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conventional sinus surgical procedures involve cutting and excision of bone and tissue, a process that may cause pain and scarring and requires a recovery period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, Balloon Sinuplasty is quick (the average operating time is 73 minutes) and relatively painless, and has a lower risk of complications or side effects. It is FDA-approved and considered a safe alternative to endoscopic sinus surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Is Balloon Sinuplasty Performed? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balloon Sinuplasty is typically performed in an outpatient setting. You\u2019ll be given an oral sedative and pain medication as well as local anesthetic before a balloon catheter is inserted into your sinus cavities. The balloon is then inflated in order to enlarge the sinus opening and widen the walls of the nasal passages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A saline solution is sprayed into the cavity to flush out mucus and other debris; the catheter is then removed. The end result is open sinuses that enable normal breathing and drainage of fluids. Up to 95 percent of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in Balloon Sinuplasty, speak with Dr. Franklin or an ENT specialist. A qualified physician will take a look at your medical history and help you determine which sinus treatment options are best for you. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">The ENT Center of New Braunfels<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+18306273777\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(830) 627-3777<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted your treatment options, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty. This minimally invasive surgical solution is a safe and effective method of enlarging your sinus passages for easier breathing and a drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms. What is Chronic Sinusitis? 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