“I usually feel ok, but I still keep getting sick too often” Minor, early sinus infections are often called “acute sinusitis“. Usually these infections last 10 days or less and are usually thought of as being caused by viruses rather than bacteria. Sinus infections lasting longer than 10 days or infections that tend to worsen […]
Propel Sinus Stent for Sinusitis
The sinus stent represents the cutting edge of sinus infection technology. This new device, from a cocktail napkin idea in 2005 to an FDA approval in 2011, dramatically improves healing after sinus surgery. Watch the attached video to see how the stent is placed within the sinus cavities, and then releases a potent nasal steroid […]
Sinus Spinal Fluid Leaks
Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea is the medical term for spinal fluid dripping from your brain cavity though your sinuses and out of your nose. It is a very rare condition, usually seen only after head trauma or as a complication of sinus surgery. More rarely, it can be seen occurring spontaneously in the condition of benign […]
The role of minimally invasive sinus procedures
Rhinologists and otolaryngologists recently are at a crossroads about new treatments for chronic sinus infections. This biggest game changer is the Acclarent Ballon Sinuplasty technology that allows for a tiny catheter to thread an inflatable balloon across narrow sinus openings and stretch it (think heart catheters & angioplasty). This technology has been available in the […]