Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Angelo Consiglio, MD, has more than 30 years of treating patients with from ear, nose, and throat disorders. Dr. Angelo Consiglio performs a procedure called balloon sinuplasty, which offers relief to patients experiencing sinus problems.

1. WHAT IS BALLOON SINUPLASTY?
Angelo Consiglio

2. INTRODUCTION
 Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and
the Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Angelo Consiglio,
MD, has more than 30 years of treating patients with from
ear, nose, and throat disorders. Dr. Angelo Consiglio
performs a procedure called balloon sinuplasty, which
offers relief to patients experiencing sinus problems.
The concept of expanding the sinus cavity with balloons
was borrowed from a cardiology technique called
angioplasty. The goal of balloon sinuplasty, also known as
“balloon sinus dilation,” is to restore drainage by opening
the blockage in the sinus orifice. This technique, as
performed by Dr. Consiglio, calls for the placement of
small balloons in problem areas of the nose and sinus.

3. BALLOON SINUPLASTY
 The balloons are then inflated to allow for drainage.
Specifically, a balloon catheter is introduced into the
infected sinus and expanded. Saline fluid is then
injected into the cavity, flushing out the blockage.
Finally, the device is removed, and the sinus remains
open.
This procedure is an alternative to traditional
medication for non-responsive patients. When
compared to surgically removing sinus tissue or an
endoscopic sinus operation, balloon sinus dilation is
considered to be a less invasive option. Most patients
resume daily activities within 24 hours.