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.