balloon sinuplasty los angeles Archives

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Mar

Why Choose a Balloon Sinuplasty over a Traditional Sinus Surgery

Published: March 21, 2017

Sinusitis can be a real pain in the nose. Although hardly life-threatening, this common constellation of symptoms can heavily interfere with your normal, day-to-day activities. Your sinuses become inflamed to the point that you’re unable to perform the simplest of tasks. The good news is that a simple sinus infection can be easily treated with … Continue reading Why Choose a Balloon Sinuplasty over a Traditional Sinus Surgery →

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Jun

Balloon Sinus Surgery for Sinus Headache

Published: June 13, 2016

Sinus headaches are the worst. Often compared to migraines for their intensity, sinus headaches tend to include a similar constellation of symptoms such as pain, pressure, olfactory disturbances, even tooth pain. But where migraine headaches remain singularly stubborn to treat, sinus headaches can be relieved simply by “opening the release valve”: ease the pressure on … Continue reading Balloon Sinus Surgery for Sinus Headache →

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Jan

A Good Piece on Balloon Sinuplasty

Published: January 23, 2016

I have covered the media accounts of balloon sinuplasty several times before. As more markets and communities become aware of this popular sinus procedure, local news packages inevitably follow about how effective the approach can be. This latest one is especially good because it offers a clear explanation of the process itself: The guided wires … Continue reading A Good Piece on Balloon Sinuplasty →

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Nov

Balloon Sinuplasty for Athletes

Published: November 2, 2015

Balloon sinuplasty, also known as balloon sinus surgery, is made for people whose chronic sinusitis has become an incurable hindrance. Although many sinus infections respond to a mix of antibiotics, rest, and steroids, chronic sinus infections can ultimately require surgery. Balloon sinuplasty is the least invasive and most effective procedure for sinusitis. This video helps … Continue reading Balloon Sinuplasty for Athletes →

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Oct

The Cure for Chronic Sinusitis

Published: October 17, 2015

Balloon sinuplasty isn’t just faster than traditional endoscopic sinus surgery: in many cases, it’s better. That’s the inevitable takeaway from the many dozens of news stories and personal accounts I have scoured over the last few years. This video shows you why: As one of the surgeons put it: “We’re able to really change the … Continue reading The Cure for Chronic Sinusitis →

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Oct

One More Balloon Sinuplasty Story

Published: October 13, 2014

Those of you who are following along at home may have just come from reading my prior post on balloon sinuplasty, in which I described a local news team’s take on the watershed procedure. This post zooms in a bit to discuss one woman’s experience with debilitating sinus pressure and pain – and how balloon … Continue reading One More Balloon Sinuplasty Story →