If you are among the 37 million Americans who suffer from chronic sinusitis each year, you know how bad symptoms can get. There are many causes of sinusitis, and they can lead to recurrent bouts and chronic discomfort while living in Plantation & Fort Lauderdale FL.
Luckily, an emerging and modern technique called balloon sinuplasty is available in Plantation & Fort Lauderdale FL. It is designed to have a lasting effect in reducing your symptoms. You can get the procedure done at Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists, Inc. without needing to check into a hospital. Here is some information about sinusitis and balloon sinuplasty as a treatment.
What causes sinusitis?
Sinusitis is a result of inflamed mucous membranes in the sinuses or nasal passages. This leads to blockage in the area, which results in poor drainage from the sinus cavities and nasal passageways. The resulting build-up of pressure is what causes your uncomfortable and often painful symptoms.
Sinusitis can be triggered by various things. You could have an allergy, such as hay fever or allergic reactions to mold or pets. A fungal infection can also cause sinusitis symptoms. Respiratory tract infections are another common cause.
What are the symptoms of sinusitis?
Symptoms of sinusitis can last for weeks or months at a time. You may not have all of the symptoms every time, but these are some of the common ones.
- Ear, cheek, eye, nose, and forehead pain or pressure due to pressure-build-up.
- Nasal congestion.
- Sore throat and night coughing.
- A poorer sense of taste and smell.
- Nasal discharge or mucous in your throat.
These symptoms can go away, but often return over and over again. Medications are typically not effective for the long term.
How can balloon sinuplasty help?
Balloon sinuplasty can provide a more lasting solution to your sinusitis symptoms. The procedure aims to open the sinus and nasal passages using an inflatable balloon which your doctor in Plantation & Fort Lauderdale FL carefully places. No tissue is removed, so you can expect less pain as you recover from the quick procedure.
In contrast to traditional functional endoscopic sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty can be done under local anesthesia and in Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists, Inc. rather than at the hospital. Many patients are nearly completely recovered with just 48 hours of the procedure.
How can you get started?
It takes only a phone call to get started. Call Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists, Inc. at (877) 746-8763 today to request more information about balloon sinuplasty and whether it can be effective for you in eliminating your symptoms. Schedule a consult with Dr. Lee Mandel and know that you may be on the path to leaving behind your headaches, coughing, and congestion for good.
