Recurring sinus symptoms can wear you down. Pressure, congestion, drainage, headaches, and repeated infections can affect sleep, work, exercise, and daily focus. The right treatment depends on why the sinuses are not draining well and what has already been tried.
Our sinus care starts with evaluation, not assumptions. Some patients improve with medication and allergy care. Others may need a discussion about procedural options such as balloon sinuplasty.
Sinus Problems We Evaluate
- Chronic or recurring sinusitis
- Facial pressure, sinus headaches, and congestion
- Postnasal drip or thick nasal drainage
- Repeated antibiotic treatment for sinus infections
- Nasal blockage or suspected deviated septum
- Allergy symptoms that complicate sinus disease
Treatment Usually Starts With Medical Care
Sinusitis is often treated first with medication. Depending on your symptoms and exam, that may include nasal steroid sprays, saline rinses, antibiotics when infection is suspected, allergy treatment, or other medication guidance.
If symptoms keep returning or do not respond as expected, your ENT provider may recommend additional evaluation to better understand drainage, obstruction, inflammation, anatomy, or allergy involvement.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty, also called balloon sinus dilation, is a procedure that uses a small balloon catheter to gently open blocked sinus drainage pathways. It may be considered for certain patients with chronic or recurring sinusitis when medical treatment has not provided enough relief.
Balloon sinuplasty is not the right answer for every sinus patient. Your provider will review your symptoms, history, exam findings, and treatment response before discussing whether it fits your situation.
Sinus Care and Allergy Care Often Overlap
Allergies can keep nasal tissue inflamed and make sinus symptoms harder to control. If your symptoms change by season, flare around dust or pets, or include sneezing and itchy eyes, allergy testing and treatment may be part of the plan.
More Sinus Resources
Take the sinus quiz or request an appointment if recurring sinus symptoms are affecting your daily life.