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Sinus Infections and Balloon Sinuplasty

Jan 24, 2016
Sinus pressure can take many forms, including sinus headache and blocked nose. Whatever you call it, the symptoms are unmistakable: crushing pain, occasional tingling in the jaw and teeth, and positional pain that worsens when you rock your head forward.

Sinus pressure can take many forms, including sinus headache and blocked nose. Whatever you call it, the symptoms are unmistakable: crushing pain, occasional tingling in the jaw and teeth, and positional pain that worsens when you rock your head forward.

Sinus infection is the most common culprit behind these symptoms. When the tissues of the sinuses become inflamed, they can close off natural drainage tubes known as ostia, preventing the mucus from flowing out as it should. That pressure is the root of the problem for many chronic sufferers of sinus infection.

This video explains how balloon sinuplasty can help the problem:

As the video shows, balloon sinus surgery is a fast and effective solution for most sources of sinus pressure, and an impressively easy process for the patient.

My sinus surgery center offers in-office balloon sinuplasty in Los Angeles. If you have reached your threshold for sinus discomfort, it’s time to speak with an expert sinus surgeon today. Start here.