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Balloon Sinuplasty is Helping Countless Sinusitis Sufferers Breathe Again

Balloon Sinuplasty is Helping Countless Sinusitis Sufferers Breathe Again

FDA-approved in 2005, balloon sinuplasty has proven to be a long-term solution for people with chronic nasal congestion and infections. Balloon sinuplasty is helping countless sinusitis sufferers breathe again. Contact us today for more information at Southern ENT Associates today or to book an appointment if you’re ready to see one of our knowledgeable specialists. We have convenient locations to serve you in Thibodaux LA, Houma LA, Raceland LA, Morgan City LA, New Iberia LA, and Youngsville LA.

Balloon Sinuplasty for Sinusitis Treatment in Thibodaux LA, Houma LA, Raceland LA, Morgan City LA, New Iberia LA, and Youngsville LA
Balloon Sinuplasty for Sinusitis Treatment in Thibodaux LA, Houma LA, Raceland LA, Morgan City LA, New Iberia LA, and Youngsville LA

Table of Contents:

Balloon sinuplasty
How balloon sinuplasty works
Balloon sinuplasty recovery

Virtually everyone knows the stuffed-up feeling of blocked sinuses. It’s part of the common cold and other respiratory infections. But when your symptoms endure for more than three months, you’re into the realm of chronic sinusitis, and your stuffiness is no longer a temporary inconvenience.

When your sinusitis requires corrective treatment, you’re not limited to conventional surgery anymore. You can now turn to a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure that clears your breathing without cutting away bone and other tissue, providing you with fast relief. At Southern ENT, we offer in-office balloon sinuplasty. Read on to learn more about this procedure and what you can expect.

Balloon sinuplasty


Medically called balloon catheter dilation surgery, the balloon sinuplasty procedure uses no incisions to clear blocked and infected sinuses. With sinus passages open and draining properly, the symptoms of your sinusitis vanish, and unlike conventional surgery, you’re back to your regular activities in a day or two.

The balloon sinuplasty procedure received approval from the Food and Drug Administration in 2005, and since then it’s been helping many sinusitis sufferers breathe easy, with a very high success rate and long-lasting results.

How balloon sinuplasty works


The ear, nose, and throat specialists at Southern ENT perform balloon sinuplasty in office, so there’s no hospital stay. Often, we can perform the procedure under a local anesthetic, so you can drive yourself home after the procedure. We discuss the anesthesia protocol for your procedure with you prior to your appointment.

During the procedure, we place a slim and flexible catheter into your sinus through your nose. Built-up mucus and pus is flushed from your sinus, immediately reducing the pressure you’ve been feeling. A small balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated, applying gentle pressure to the sinus walls, pushing back swollen tissue and restructuring the bones surrounding your sinus.

At the end of the procedure, we deflate the balloon and remove it. Your sinus passage is widened, and the accumulated mucus and pus is gone. Any remaining infection typically clears quickly, since your sinus can now drain normally, and you can breathe without obstruction.

Balloon sinuplasty recovery


Most people can return to their daily routines within a day or two. In the first 24 hours after the procedure, you should not to blow your nose, and for about a week, you should avoid strenuous activity that results in an elevated heart rate. Sleeping with your head elevated also aids post-procedure drainage.

It’s normal to experience swelling and congestion for about a week after your sinuplasty, and you can also expect some bloody discharge. It’s unlikely that you will experience excessive pain, and your ENT specialist will advise you what medications to take during your recovery.
 
Well over 90% of patients receiving balloon sinuplasty report improvement in their sinusitis symptoms. You can add yourself to the roster of success by contacting us at Southern ENT at any of our six southeast Louisiana locations. Telephone us today or use our online form to arrange a consultation.

Southern ENT Associates in Louisiana

Thibodaux, LA

  • 604 North Acadia Road Suite 101, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Houma, LA

  • 5040 West Main Street Suite 2, Houma, LA 70360
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Raceland, LA

Morgan City, LA

New Iberia, LA

  • 2308 East Main Street Suite B, New Iberia, LA 70560
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Youngsville, LA

  • 1516 Chemin Metairie Road Suite A-1, Youngsville, LA 70592
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