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Thanks for your question. From your description of your symptoms, it sounds like you might be suffering from chronic or recurrent sinusitis. Many patients do indeed find relief from these symptoms through balloon sinus dilation, which opens the sinuses to improve drainage. The procedure is performed in our office as an outpatient procedure and patients are often back to regular activities within about two days. This procedure offers long-lasting results to the right patient, eliminating the ongoing need for medications in many cases. If you decide to pursue this treatment, select a board-certified otolaryngologist with ample experience in the balloon dilation procedure. Best regards for a safe and effective procedure!- Jason J. Durel, MD
Thanks for your question. While it is impossible to know what is going on without an exam, from what you say it does not seem that your congestion and infectious issues have been addressed with balloon sinuplasty alone. It many cases more traditional but still minimally invasive surgical ...
Excellent question. In most cases, sinus surgery improves a person’s sense of smell, although that doesn’t typically occur right away, especially if the septum or turbinates were involved. Swelling of the tissue may prohibit smell for many months in some patients, but most will regain the abi...
Thanks for your question and I am sorry to hear about your headaches. Unfortunately, ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen can all increase your risk for bleeding during surgery and for additional bruising and bleeding afterward. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is considered safe before any type of surgery....
