You have heard of an angioplasty, which opens up clogged arteries – so, how about a sinoplasty? A sinoplasty is when doctors open up the sinus, clearing the air with a balloon. The procedure is ...

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Congestion, headaches, and sinus infections burden the lives of nearly 30 million Americans suffering from chronic sinusitis each year. For Lizette Serrano, relentless allergies and asthma attacks led ...

Sinus surgery aims to open the sinus pathways and clear blockages. It may be required if a person has ongoing or recurrent sinus infections. The surgery may involve removing nasal polyps or treating ...

Minimally invasive surgery to alleviate the pain and pressure of sinusitis is a safe, effective therapy for geriatric patients who can't be helped by medication alone, according to new research.

Across the area, yellow pollen is starting to appear on cars, sidewalks and patio furniture. In the past, that dusty allergen would almost certainly have sent 10-year-old Grant Moye into another ...

BORIS JOHNSON is recovering from a recent surgery on his sinuses. While few details have been shared about the minor procedure, there are several possible reasons for the PM having to undergo the ...

If you don’t get relief from your medicine, nasal rinses, or other treatments, tell your doctor. They may send you to a specialist. Surgery may be an option if your sinusitis is due to a deviated ...

Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. Sinuses make mucus, which keeps the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and ...

Sinus surgery treats various problems affecting the series of cavities around your nasal passages called the sinuses. There are different types, but the most common is functional endoscopic surgery.

The goal of endoscopic sinus surgery is to improve the drainage of the sinuses and prevent mucus from building up in these chambers. When secretions accumulate in a blocked off sinus, they may become ...

Interviewer: You had your sinus surgery and now it's afterwards and you've probably got a lot of questions. What's going to happen during your recovery, what do you need to do or avoid, and what are ...