Left Maxillary Sinusitis
Balloon sinuplasty, a technique in which a balloon is inflated in the affected nasal area to clear blockage, is likely to help many patients of acute or chronic sinusitis.
“The usual treatment was to open the nasal tract in order to reach the blockage and then remove the mucus.
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses. Sinuses are air filled cavities around nasal passage which makes skull lighter and help in conditioning of the air. When inflammation occurs collection of secretions make head heavier and patient finds it difficult to breathe.
In this condition one is prone to catching viral or bacterial infections.
With balloon sinuplasty, the blockage can be cleared without open surgery and the patient can go home the same day.
Procedure
A wire catheter is introduced through the nostril and guided to the blockage. The catheter has a balloon in the front. Once the balloon reaches the site of blockage, it is inflated and the blockage is cleared. Then the catheter is pulled out.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
- Reduced sense of smell, taste
- Difficulty in breathing
- Pain and swelling around eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead
- Pain in upper jaw and teeth
- Discharge of thick mucus
- Nasal congestion
- Cough
