Emerging Treatment Emerging Treatment

for Sinusitis:

Balloon Sinuplasty

More than 30 million

Americans suffer from Americans suffer from

chronic sinusitis, or

sinusitis that lasts for at

least 12 weeks.

Symptoms of sinus

inflammation includes inflammation includes

pain around your eyes and

cheeks, nasal congestion,

ear pain, a sore throat and

fatigue.

An ear, nose and throat doctor is

a specialist that can diagnose a specialist that can diagnose

chronic sinusitis and

recommend treatment,

possibly including a balloon

sinuplasty.

Initial treatments are more

conservative and may

Initial treatments are more

conservative and may

include a saline nasal spray,

to clean out your nasal

passageways, oral or nasal

corticosteroids, to reduce

inflammation, and pain

relievers.

Balloon sinuplasty is a

newer surgical approach newer surgical approach

in which a balloon is

inserted into your sinus to

open them up and keep

them clear so you can

breathe and be pain-free.

A balloon sinuplastyA balloon sinuplasty

dilation may be a

viable option if you

have chronic sinusitis.

Your ear, nose and throat Your ear, nose and throat

doctor can examine you

to determine the best

treatment for your

situation.