Who is A Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?

BSP is often recommended for patients who suffer from chronic and recurrent acute sinusitis who don’t respond to medication. You may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty if you have experienced any of the following symptoms on a recurrent basis:

• Facial Pain
• Facial Pressure
• A Sinus Headache
• Discharge of Yellow or Green Mucus from the Nose
• Sinus Pressure or Congestion
• Decreased Sense of Smell or Taste
• Difficulty Breathing from the Nose
• A Sore Throat from Nasal Discharge
• Teeth Pain
• Fatigue
• Bad Breath

if your doctor has

• Prescribed sinus medication for you several times in the past year to address your condition;
• Documented for you four or more recurrent sinus infections in the past year; and
• Referred you to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist.