Balloon Sinus Dilation

Is Your Sinus Treatment Not Working?

Chronic sinusitis is a pain. Sometimes, medication or other remedies just isn’t enough.

Balloon Sinus Dilation is a non-invasive procedure with Davis ENT, aimed at solving your sinus problems comfortably and permanently.

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What Is Balloon Sinus Dilation?

Balloon Sinus Dilation is a minimally invasive procedure designed to enlarge the clogged sinus drainage pathways.

  Using a special tool, a small balloon is inserted into the sinus and inflated for a short period of time. This dilates and reshapes the sinus pathway, opening and restoring proper sinus drainage.

After inflation, the balloon is deflated. After deflation, it is removed.

The whole procedure takes only a few minutes. On top of that, patients can leave that same day and continue with their normal lives; in many cases, no downtime is necessary.

Just like that, sinuses are restored and breathing is taken to a fresh new level.

When Sinus Relief Doesn’t Relieve

When your sinus pain relief plans fail to get the job done, a small baloon may just be your perfect solution.

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Why Choose Davis ENT?

Led by Dr. Davis, a Board-Certified ENT Specialist with decades of experience.

Dr. Davis is an expert in the field, ensuring that you will be treated with whatever the best treatment is for your particular situation. Dr. Davis is certified in:

-American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

-American Board of Sleep Medicine

-Fellowship Trained Allergist

Serving Wyoming Since 2011.

We’ve proudly serviced Gillette and beyond for over a decade. We love our community, and we’re honored to provide expert care to the people who have been so great to us for over 15 years.

70+ Five Star Google Reviews.

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Who Is Balloon Sinus Dilation For?

There are symptoms to look for when evaluating if you could be a good fit for balloon sinus dilation.

  • Facial congestion

  • Stuffy or runny nose

  • Fever

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue

  • Tooth pain

  • Bad breath

Are you experiencing two or more of the above symptoms? You may have chronic sinusitis. You are a strong candidate for this procedure.

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Who It May Not Be For

Balloon Sinus Dilation is not for everybody. Here are some reasons that may indicate this is not the correct procedure for you.

  • You have not yet been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis

  • You have sinus problems that require more intense treatment

  • Have not tried normal sinus medication or treatment yet

Are any of the three points above true for you? Balloon Sinus Dilation may not be the right move. Good news, though: we have other solutions available.

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What To Expect With Balloon Sinus Dilation

If you think this procedure may be right for you, here is what you can expect throughout the Davis ENT balloon sinus dilation process.

Initial Consult

First, we want to meet with you to evaluate your sinuses, discuss your symptoms, and talk about treatment options. We will not perform this procedure on you if there are better treatment options available. If balloon dilation is the correct move for you, we will schedule an available time to perform the procedure.

Procedure Day

Your actual procedure will consist of two main steps.

1: The application process of local anesthesia. Using one of several possibilities, Dr. Davis will apply decongestant and numbing medicine to the inside of your nose in order to give you maximum comfort during your procedure. After applying the numbing medicine and decongestant, Dr. Davis will wait a number of minutes in order to give the anesthesia time to set in and get its full effect.

Length of this step: around 30 minutes

2: The sinus dilation process. Using a thin tool, Dr. Davis will insert a small balloon into your sinus, inflate the balloon (which takes around 5 seconds) in order to open the sinus pathway/rejuvenate the drainage system of your sinus, and then deflate the balloon. The balloon will be removed from your nose; nothing will remain in your nose after this procedure.

Length of this step: under 5 minutes

Recovery

Now that your balloon sinus dilation procedure is complete, the recovery process begins. The good news? This procedure requires little or no downtime. Dr. Davis will evaluate your sinuses, prescribe you appropriate downtime (ranging from no downtime to a few days of refraining from intense physical activity), and have you out of the office within a few minutes. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Before the Balloon Sinus Dilation procedure begins, numbing is applied to the sinus. This numbing creates a comfortable and typically painless experience. Some procedures may cause uncomfortability, but the procedure usually involves little to no pain.

  • In order to determine if you quality for this procedure, scheduling a consult with Dr. Davis is the best approach. From this consult, Dr. Davis will determine if this procedure is right for you and if you qualify on an insurance basis.

  • Call us! Click the “Schedule Your Consult” button below this FAQ section, or you can call us manually at (307) 686-7346.

  • Yes, we take most major insurance plans for the Balloon Sinus Dilation procedure. With that being said, to ensure that your insurance will cover this procedure, please reach out and schedule a consult.

  • In most cases, you can return to your normal living rhythm as soon as you leave the office! In certain cases, Dr. Davis may prescribe you to avoid strenuous physical activity for a short period of time (a few days max).

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References
1. Stryker. Feel Relief with XprESS Balloon Dilation, Stryker ENT, Plymouth, MN, 2024.
2. Stryker. Guide to Your Office Balloon Dilation Procedure, Stryker ENT, Plymouth, MN, 2019.