Illinois Sinus Center

Before 2005, endoscopic sinus surgery was the only method for opening blocked sinus passages. This fully invasive surgical procedure is done in a hospital or surgical center under full anesthesia. Traditional sinus surgery requires the cutting and removal of bone and tissue and involves an extended recovery that is often complicated and can be painful. Sinus surgery is a permanent solution that cannot be reversed. For patients with certain physical abnormalities such as a deviated septum, polyps, or other complications, sinus surgery may be necessary to achieve lasting results. For most patients with sinus blockages, balloon sinuplasty is a safe, effective, and affordable alternative to surgery.

Balloon Sinuplasty is a modern treatment that has helped more than a half-million patients achieve long-term sinus relief. It was first introduced in 2005 and is a breakthrough alternative to traditional sinus surgery. This minimally-invasive solution involves placing a tiny catheter into the nasal passage to reach the area of sinus inflammation. Once the blockage is reached, a small balloon is gently inflated to slowly open the blockage. The sinus cavity is cleaned and any infection can be safely flushed out. Immediate relief is achieved and the sinuses are restored to their natural working order. Unlike medications that mask symptoms, the balloon sinuplasty procedure gets to the root of the problem by physically opening the sinus cavity and restoring the natural flow of air and mucus. Sinuplasty gets to the root cause of your sinus infections without the risk, pain, or extended recovery that comes from traditional sinus surgery.

From 2005 to 2017, more than a half-million men and women just like you have enjoyed the lasting sinus relief that balloon sinuplasty provides. It has grown in popularity with patients, doctors, and insurance companies because it works. It is safe and highly effective and the results are immediate, dramatic, and life-changing. According to clinical research*, the balloon sinuplasty success rate is greater than 95%. Even with this astounding success rate, there will be a small fraction of patients for whom balloon sinuplasty did not work. In these rare cases, a second procedure often delivers significant success. Unusual medical situations may require a more complicated treatment solution. Balloon sinuplasty reviews from our patients and across the country have testified to the remarkable benefits. Many patients describe the balloon sinuplasty before and after in dramatic detail as they recount the miserable daily pain and suffering followed by a dramatic and long-lasting improvement.

Our immune systems are well equipped to fight things like viruses that get into our bodies, but sometimes the immune system will go overboard on something that is not usually harmful to us. When our body detects this foreign object, it will produce antibodies to defend itself which causes allergies to occur. Everyone's bodies are unique, and there are a whole host of different allergens that people's bodies can react to. One may find that their allergies flare up at certain points of the year. This is due to the effects of weather on various allergens like pollen, ragweed, etc.