Did you know more than 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis every year? Sinusitis is one of the most common health conditions in the country. But suffer no more; Dr. Marc Kayem of the Rox Center in Beverly Hills specializes in balloon sinus dilation, the latest in sinusitis treatment.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinusitis is the condition in which the lining of the sinuses become inflamed. Anything that causes swelling in the sinuses or anything that prevents the tiny hairs from removing mucus can cause sinusitis. This can occur due to changes in temperature, smoking, swimming or diving. Also, overusing nasal sprays can cause sinusitis, as well as the cold virus. It’s important to know if you suffer from sinusitis so you can make a plan of action on how to resolve it.
Sometimes a bad cold is mistaken for sinusitis as some of the symptoms are the same. If you are experiencing long term symptoms such as pain and pressure in the face, stuffy nose, bad breathe, headaches, tooth pain, a reduced sense of taste or smell, you may have sinusitis .
Normally, those who suffer from the pain, pressure, and other symptoms of recurring and persisting sinus infections have two options, either medical therapy (antibiotics, steroids, etc.) or functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
Latest Sinusitis Treatment
But now, there is a third alternative in treating sinusitis. A new FDA approved treatment option is available from an Eyes, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, like Dr. Marc Kayem, which is a simple office procedure called balloon sinus dilation or also referred to as balloon sinuplasty.
Lasting Relief from Sinusitis
What is it, you may ask? Balloon sinus dilation is an endoscopic, catheter-based process for people suffering from sinusitis. The procedure uses a small, flexible balloon catheter to enlarge sinus passageways. When the balloon is inflated, it widens the walls of the sinus passageway, restoring normal sinus drainage without damaging the sinus lining.
Minimally Invasive Treatment
And thankfully, treating sinusitis is now relatively pain and hassle free with the balloon sinus dilation procedure. Balloon sinus dilation is a minimally invasive treatment option that can be performed in-office by Dr. Marc Kayem, a board certified Otolaryngologist who specializes in ENT and sinus problems. The objective of balloon sinus dilation is to reshape anatomy to expand sinus pathways and restore drainage. The procedure utilizes small balloons placed in key places in the nose and sinus, which are then dilated to expand the sinus pathways. The balloon sinus dilation could be the effective answer you’ve been looking for when medications have failed in treating sinusitis.
Quick Recovery
Depending upon your medical history and the type of sinus disease that needs to be managed, the balloon sinus dilation procedure may not even require general anesthesia. In many cases, you can resume normal activities within 24 hours. Dr. Marc Kayem, an experienced physician in balloon sinus dilation, can determine if your condition is one that may benefit from balloon sinus dilation and can help you understand the risks and benefits of this treatment option.
Please view Balloon Sinus Dilation videos for more information on the procedures.
About Dr. Kayem
Serving as a team physician for the Los Angeles Kings, Dr. Kayem brings over 20 years of experience to The Snoring Center. He graduated from The University of Ottawa before completing his Otolaryngology training at The University of Montreal. Dr. Kayem has been involved in minimally invasive treatment of snoring, sleep apnea and sinus issues for years and a recognized leader in his field. The Snoring Center has offices in Beverly Hills, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.
For more information on Dr. Marc Kayem, please visit drkayem.com.
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