There are many different options for treating chronic sinus infections, or sinusitis. These include medications as well as flushing the sinuses. However, these sinusitis treatment options don’t work for everyone. For those who suffer from chronic sinusitis that is resistant to other treatment options, sinus surgery can help. Continue reading to learn more, and if you’d like to make an appointment with a sinus surgery specialist, contact Light ENT in Boynton Beach.
Chronic Sinus Headaches
Sinus headaches can be extremely painful and even debilitating. The pain is caused by the buildup of bacteria in the sinus cavities, and while a nasal spray or decongestant may help for a bit, the bacteria continue to grow.
The most common surgical treatment for chronic sinus headaches is balloon sinuplasty. Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive sinus surgery that involves having a small balloon inserted into the sinus cavity. The balloon is then inflated to open up your sinus passage and allow the bacteria to drain out.
Deviated Septums
You can be born with a deviated septum or it can be caused by injury or accident. The septum is a piece of cartilage that separates the two nasal cavities and holds your nose straight. A deviated septum can cause breathing issues as well as blocking your sinuses, causing sinus infections. The good news is that it can be easily treated with septoplasty sinus surgery.
Nasal Obstruction
Your nose and sinuses are incredibly complicated, which is why specialists like ear, nose, and throat doctors exist! Everything in your nasal and sinus system, including the septum, turbinates, valve, and swell bodies, need to work together to make sure you can breathe properly and that your sinuses can drain. When there is an obstruction to any of these passages, you will experience difficultly breathing. You shouldn’t have to struggle to breathe, and if you’re having trouble breathing due to nasal obstruction, you may need sinus surgery. There are a variety of minimally invasive sinus surgeries, and when our ENT doctor diagnoses your issue, he will provide you with options that you can choose from to meet your needs.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a medical term for when patients have trouble sleeping because of breathing issues, and there are two main types: central and obstructive. When you sleep, your breathing should be automatic, and when there’s a problem with it, your body’s oxygen levels drop and you’ll wake up. In obstructive sleep apnea, there’s something obstructing the body from getting enough oxygen, and if the issue is caused by blockages in the sinuses, sinus surgery may help.
Light ENT – Sinusitis Treatment Boynton Beach
At Light ENT, we specialize in sinus surgery, and you can trust our experienced and supportive ENT doctor. Our team works together to ensure that we are responsive to your needs and provide high-quality ear, nose, and throat treatments. Our ENT services include:
- Allergy treatment
- Sinusitis treatment
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Deviated septum treatment
- Hearing loss treatment, including hearing aids
- Sleep health
- And more
Dr. Light is a double board-certified physician in Otolaryngology and received his training at NYU Medical Center. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.