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Balloon Sinuplasty Offers Safe, Effective Sinus Relief

If medications such antibiotics, steroids or decongestants cannot relieve your chronic and recurrent sinusitis, surgery may be the best option. Balloon sinuplasty is a breakthrough outpatient procedure that opens sinus passages and helps relieve the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat is the only practice in Charlotte and Union County to offer in-office balloon sinuplasty.
Benefits Of Balloon Sinuplasty:
  • The procedure is performed in our office
  • There is minimal bleeding and pain
  • It only takes 20-30 minutes
  • Patients return home the same day
  • Most patients return to work 24-48 hours after procedure
  • It results in long-term relief of sinusitis symptoms
  • The procedure is covered by most insurance

Patient Success Stories

Alexa was able to return to work the day after undergoing balloon sinuplasty.
Watch Colleen tell her story of how balloon sinuplasty put an end to her sinus infections.

7 Reasons To Try Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon sinuplasty, an outpatient procedure which helps to relieve sinusitis and its symptoms, is gaining momentum across the country. With a less invasive approach, shorter recovery time and lasting results, you might be wondering if balloon sinuplasty could be right for you. Read the 7 reasons you should consider balloon sinuplasty.

Avoiding Nasal Spray Addiction

A stuffy nose can make a person miserable. In addition to difficulty breathing, nasal congestion can cause challenges with sleeping, and decreased senses of smell and taste. Nasal sprays such as Afrin can improve the symptoms of nasal congestion for eight to 12 hours. However, if the medication's directions are not properly followed, misuse of nasal spray can make things much worse! Read how to avoid nasal spray addiction.

What Can A CT Scan Reveal About Your Sinuses?

For those suffering from frequent or recurrent sinusitis, or chronic facial pressure and nasal congestion, an in-office sinus CT scan may be the next step to finding relief. The results can help determine the cause of your sinus symptoms and allow our doctors to develop the most effective treatment plan. Read more about sinus CT scans.

Three Factors That Cause Chronic Sinus Problems 

For most patients, sinus-related symptoms are not the result of a single condition, but rather a chronic, multi-factorial breakdown in the proper function of the nose and sinuses. While some medical treatments do help in the short run, lasting relief is usually only achieved when all of the persistent issues and their underlying causes are addressed. Read more and watch video