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Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon Sinuplasty™

Sinusitis: A Common Problem

Sinusitis affects 37 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the U.S.  It is more prevalent than arthritis and hypertension and has a greater impact on quality of life than diabetes or congestive heart failure.  Symptoms may significantly affect people physically, functionally, and emotionally.

What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining most commonly caused by bacterial, viral, and/or microbial infections, as well as structural issues such as blockage of the sinus opening.  If the opening is closed, normal mucus drainage may not occur.  This condition may lead to infection and inflammation of the sinuses.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include the following:

  • Facial pain, pressure, congestion, or fullness
  • Nasal obstruction or blockage
  • Discharge of discolored mucus from the nose
  • Discolored post-nasal drainage
  • Loss of the sense of smell
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

 


Balloon Sinuplasty™ System:
A Novel, Catheter-Based Device Option

Balloon Sinuplasty™ devices represent a new technology in the opening of blocked sinuses, and in many cases, without tissue or bone removal.  The FDA-cleared Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty™ products are used by qualified Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physicians.

 

Steps in Using the Balloon Sinuplasty™ Technology


Step 1: Using the Balloon Sinuplasty™system, your physician gently places a Sinus Guide Catheter and a flexible Sinus Guidewire through the nostrils to access the target sinus.  Then a Sinus Balloon Catheter is advanced over the Sinus Guidewire.

Step 2: The Sinus Balloon Catheter is positioned across the blocked sinus opening and gently inflated.

Step 3: The Balloon Sinuplasty™ system is removed, leaving an open sinus passageway and restoring normal sinus drainage and function.
 


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