Sinus Balloon Catheter Technology Found Safe, Effective In New Study

Newswise — Sinusitis affects 37 million Americans, leading to a wide range of symptoms, which include nasal discharge, headaches or facial pain, and chronic obstruction. The first line of treatment for this often debilitating disorder is an antibiotic. When this first line of treatment fails, surgical treatment -- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) – is sometimes recommended. With FESS, specialized instruments are placed into the nose along with a small endoscope to help the surgeon see inside the nose and nasal cavities. The otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeon then removes bone and tissue to enlarge the sinus opening.