Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) are using a non-surgical technique called balloon sinuplasty to treat chronic sinusitis without surgery.
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses and can become a big issue if mucus starts blocking the airways.
Sinusitis
Infections like sinus headache and stuffy nose can be due to acute or chronic sinusitis, affecting the maxillary sinus and other sinuses.
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"The usual treatment procedure of treating acute or chronic sinusitis is to open the nasal tract in order to reach the blockage and then remove the mucus. It is a painful procedure, and in the course of reaching the spot, some bones may break, leading to a longer recovery time," said Dr Shalabh Sharma, senior consultant, ENT, SGRH.
The technique costs Rs 40,000 and patients can go home the same day.
Source: Medindia
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Source: Medindia
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An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
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Nasal sinus cavities are moist, hollow spaces in the bones around the eyes, cheeks, and nose. They help in protecting the airways by trapping irritants that are inhaled.
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