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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.