You have heard of an angioplasty, which opens up clogged arteries – so, how about a sinoplasty? A sinoplasty is when doctors open up the sinus, clearing the air with a balloon. The procedure is ...

Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., affecting 37 million Americans each year. Especially in the Upstate South Carolina region, allergies and sinus issues ...

WASHINGTON – It's like an angioplasty to clear out clogged sinuses. A new procedure lets doctors snake a balloon up the noses of chronic sinusitis sufferers, stretching their sinus passages to help ...

Many people suffer from sinus trouble. In fact, Philadelphia sometimes makes the list for worst places for allergy and sinus sufferers. New technology is now bringing a surgical fix once reserved for ...

1. Which specialist should be consulted for symptoms of chronic sinusitis and for undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery? Sinus infections are treated by an ear nose throat (ENT) specialist, otherwise ...

SIOUX CITY | Facial pain, pressure and nasal drainage -- common symptoms of chronic sinusitis -- can now be easily treated in a select group of patients in a doctor's office under local anesthetic ...

About one out of every eight Americans fighting a cold has battled a not-so-nice side effect. It’s that sudden, painful feeling that your face is about to explode from added pressure. And forget about ...

CONCORD — Barbara Strang has had a battle with her sinuses for quite some time. When she was finally diagnosed with chronic sinusitis, she figured she would have to undergo sinus surgery the old ...