Commonwealth Health offers a range of services to evaluate, diagnose and treat nasal and sinus problems. ENT doctors have a broad range of experience to provide care for everything from nasal congestion and smell and taste disorders, to a deviated septum or broken nose — including plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Doctors often collaborate with specialists in allergy and immunology, neurology and other specialties to deliver care through services such as:

• Allergy/immunotherapy
• Balloon dilation surgery
• Laser sinus treatment
• Radiofrequency ablation for nasal and sinus congestion
• Septoplasty
• Sinus surgery, including endoscopic surgery
• Sleep medicine services to address snoring, sleep apnea and other disorders
• Turbinate surgery

Balloon Dilation Surgery

For patients suffering from the headaches, congestion, fatigue and other symptoms of sinusitis, balloon dilation surgery may be a minimally invasive option to alleviate symptoms. During the procedure, small, flexible devices are inserted into the nostrils to gently open blocked sinus openings — in many cases without tissue or bone removal. The procedure may offer patients several benefits, including:

• Reduced bleeding – Since often there is no need to remove tissue or bone, there is less bleeding and a reduced need for uncomfortable nasal packing.
• Quicker recovery – While recovery time varies for each individual, many people can return to normal activities within 24 hours.
• Does not limit other options – Balloon dilation surgery can be used with other medical therapies or sinus surgery techniques, and does not limit future treatment options for those with progressive disease.