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Balloon Sinuplasty

Chronic sinusitis can take a real toll on your daily life. If you’ve been dealing with facial pressure, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, or disrupted sleep, and medications haven’t provided lasting relief, Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP) may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

BSP is a minimally invasive, clinically proven procedure designed for patients who haven’t responded adequately to medications and who experience either chronic sinusitis lasting more than 12 weeks or four or more sinus infections per year.

Please contact Connecticut ENT Allergy & Sinus at either of our Waterbury offices (203) 578-4630 or (203) 574-3777 to schedule an appointment.

How It Works

What to Expect

Balloon Sinuplasty works on a principle similar to balloon angioplasty used in cardiac care. Your ENT physician guides a small, flexible balloon catheter into the blocked sinus under endoscopic visualization, then gently inflates it to widen the sinus opening and reshape the surrounding tissue. This restores natural drainage without any cutting, and without removing bone or tissue.

The procedure unfolds in four straightforward steps:

  1. A soft, flexible guidewire is inserted into the blocked sinus.
  2. A balloon catheter is advanced over the guidewire and gently inflated to expand the sinus opening.
  3. Saline solution is sprayed into the sinus to flush out accumulated mucus or pus.
  4. The balloon is removed, leaving the sinus open and able to drain normally.

BSP can be performed right in your ENT’s office under local anesthesia, making it a convenient option for patients who prefer to avoid the hospital setting or who are not candidates for general anesthesia. Here’s what the evidence shows:

  • Safe and well-established. More than 375,000 patients have been treated safely with BSP since 2005, including over 35,000 in-office procedures.
  • Proven results. Most patients with chronic sinusitis report meaningful improvements in symptoms and quality of life through two years following the procedure.¹
  • Fast recovery. In a multicenter study of in-office balloon dilation, most patients returned to work and normal activities within two days.²
  • High satisfaction. The majority of patients who have had the in-office procedure say they would recommend it to family and friends.

Potential Cost Savings

Performing the procedure in a physician’s office rather than a hospital operating room may result in lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients. Ask our team about your coverage when you call.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Contact Connecticut ENT Allergy & Sinus at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment and find out whether Balloon Sinuplasty is right for you.

Important Safety Information

Balloon Sinuplasty technology is intended for use by or under the direction of a physician. Associated risks include tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, and possible optic injury. Please consult your physician for a full discussion of risks and benefits to determine whether this procedure is appropriate for you.

References

  1. Weiss RL, Church CA, et al. Long-term outcome analysis of balloon catheter sinusotomy: two-year follow-up. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;139:S38-S46.
  2. Karanfilov B, Silvers S, Pasha R, et al. Office-based balloon sinus dilation: a prospective, multicenter study of 203 patients. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2013;3(5):404-411.

Chronic Rhinitis Treatment

Nasal Airway Obstruction Treatment

If you suffer from a constantly runny or stuffy nose, persistent postnasal drip, or ongoing nasal irritation that isn’t explained by allergies or infection, you may have chronic rhinitis. This condition occurs when the nerves that regulate nasal function become overactive, triggering symptoms that can be difficult to control with medications alone.

For patients who haven’t found lasting relief through antihistamines, nasal sprays, or other treatments, we offer minimally invasive in-office procedures that target the underlying nerve activity responsible for symptoms.

Difficulty breathing through your nose is more than an inconvenience. Nasal airway obstruction can interfere with sleep, exercise, and overall quality of life. While a deviated septum is a common cause, the nasal valve, the narrowest part of the nasal airway, is responsible for obstruction in many patients and is often overlooked.

For patients whose obstruction stems from the nasal valve or from enlarged turbinates (the tissue structures inside the nose that filter and humidify air), we offer in-office procedures that can open the airway without traditional surgery.

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