{"id":247,"date":"2019-04-08T16:22:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T16:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~prescott\/balloon-sinuplasty\/"},"modified":"2021-04-15T22:25:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T22:25:56","slug":"balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/allergy-sinus\/sinus\/balloon-sinuplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloon Sinuplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is chronic sinusitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\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    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is Balloon Sinuplasty effective?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Up to 95 percent of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure.\"\n    }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/allergy-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 Sinusitis? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-518698643-1280x853-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-518698643-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-518698643-1280x853-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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. It causes cold-like symptoms that include congestion, runny nose, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/sore-throat\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sore throat<\/a>, 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 viral infections, but can also occur as a result of nasal polyps, a <a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/ent\/nose\/deviated-septum\/\">deviated septum<\/a> 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 either a local or general anesthetic before a balloon catheter is inserted into your sinus cavity. 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 your doctor 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 \">Prescott Ear, Nose, Throat &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+19287789190\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(928) 778-9190<\/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 Sinusitis? 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