What Is Balloon Sinuplasty?
Before balloon sinuplasty became available as a treatment for chronic sinusitis in 2005, the main treatment options were medication and surgery. Chronic sinusitis doesn’t tend to respond well to medication, and surgery comes with certain risks and a longer recovery time. Balloon sinuplasty is an ideal treatment, as it is effective, safe, and the downtime is minimal. By inflating a small balloon in your sinuses, the bones surrounding your sinuses are gently repositioned. This widens your passages, allowing your sinuses to drain more effectively in the future.