If you have recurrent or chronic sinusitis, you might consider a balloon sinuplasty in Bend, OR at the Northwest Sinus Center. Dr. Ryan Gallivan and our team are ready to answer your questions about this minimally-invasive procedure and how it can provide you permanent relief from your sinus problems.

A Closer Look At Balloon Sinuplasty

If you suffer from sinus problems or are prone to sinus infections and other treatments fail to provide relief, a non-invasive procedure called a balloon sinuplasty in Bend, OR can help. At the Northwest Sinus Center, Dr. Gallivan uses this procedure to open dilated sinuses using a small balloon. The doctor carefully inserts a small balloon into your nasal passages to provide permanent relief from chronic sinus problems.

Am I a Good Candidate?

If you can tolerate a local anesthetic, suffer from consistent mild to severe sinus problems, and don't have nasal tumors or polyps, you're a good candidate for this procedure. In most cases, the doctor performs the procedure on adults, but there are cases where children respond to the treatment when other treatments don't work.

How Does It Work?

Dr. Gallivan threads a guidance wire with a small balloon attached through your nasal passage into your nasal cavity. Once the balloon is secure, the doctor inflates the balloon to allow for easy draining of your sinus cavity. The procedure doesn't require the doctor to cut open any skin, and in most cases, you can quickly return to your daily life.

Recovery

You may experience short-term, mild discomfort in and around your nose. Over-the-counter medicines usually alleviate the discomfort, and you should be back to normal within a few days. Some patients experience drainage from their nasal passages that have a little blood in them or are slightly discolored. Dr. Gallivan may prescribe a saline rinse with or without medication to flush out debris and mucus to prevent infection while you heal.

Unlike many procedures that require doctors to open your nasal cavity, this treatment doesn't leave any visible bruising or scarring, and in most instances, the doctor performs the procedure in the office. You may experience some congestion while you recover, but it usually clears up within a few days.

Discover the benefits of balloon sinuplasty in Bend, OR when you schedule a consultation with Dr. Gallivan and our team at the Northwest Sinus Center by calling (855) 746-8700 today.