{"id":2083,"date":"2023-04-14T18:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2023-04-18T18:45:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T23:45:12","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-balloon-sinuplasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-balloon-sinuplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you experience chronic sinus<\/a> infections, there may be the perfect solution for you: balloon sinuplasty. This procedure entails inflating the sinus cavities with a balloon catheter and flushing them out with saline solution. This results in relief from your sinus symptoms. We review other benefits of balloon sinuplasty below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s No Need for Incisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally-invasive procedure, meaning no incisions need to be made. Unlike traditional sinus surgery, which does require incisions, with this procedure, an ENT physician advances a balloon catheter through your nose and into your sinuses, inflates it, then rinses out the sinuses with saline solution. The results are clear nasal and sinus passageways and less inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a Quick Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Balloon sinuplasty<\/a> is an outpatient procedure, so it is performed in an ENT clinic rather than at a hospital. The entire procedure usually takes about 30 minutes. And because only a local anesthetic is administered, many patients can drive themselves home afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Have a Speedy Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since no incisions are needed, you will recover much more quickly from balloon sinuplasty than from a traditional endoscopic sinus surgery. Patients can return to most daily activities within 24 to 48 hours; however, you should avoid strenuous activity for at least a week after the procedure. Note that you\u2019ll also need to take antibiotics during this time to prevent another infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a Low Risk of Complications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to one article<\/a> published in the National Library of Medicine, \u201cSince its inception, balloon sinuplasty has a reputation as a safe, yet effective minimally invasive procedure. The first large scale study by Bolger et al., deemed the CLEAR study, looked at adverse events within a 24 week follow up period after balloon sinuplasty. Out of the 115 patients included in the study, there were no serious adverse effects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Highly Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Balloon sinuplasty has been proven not just to be safe, but also highly effective. Another study<\/a> published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology <\/em>reports, \u201cBalloon sinuplasty appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of [chronic rhinosinusitis] with great long-term outcomes.\u201d For more information or to schedule an appointment with an expert ENT physician, call Midwest ENT Centre today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n