Stop suffering with sinus problems

Despite the seemingly endless bouts with runny noses and stuffy heads, you can now breathe easy. That’s because Lake ENT offers the most advanced and least invasive sinus relief procedures available.

Balloon sinuplasty is a procedure that involves the insertion of a guide wire catheter with a tiny balloon through a patient’s nostril. This minimally invasive procedure widens the sinus passageway and spares the removal of bone and tissue.

“This procedure has been performed for seven years and has a ninety percent success rate nationally,” says Dr. Michael Freedman, who began utilizing the procedure at his practice in Cleveland before joining Lake ENT two years ago. “Patients enjoy a faster recovery time, less downtime, and minimal bleeding.”

Of course, there are other advantages: The procedure is performed in-office, saving patients from paying hospital bills. Moreover, patients can drive themselves to and from the office and return to normal activities the following day. Finally, health insurance companies pay for the procedure.

“Most sinus diseases and infections can be successfully managed with medication, and we always take a conservative approach before we explore surgery,” Dr. Freedman says. “However, patients who do need surgery need to know that this procedure is very safe and effective. I find it very gratifying when patients tell me they are experiencing fewer headaches, less drainage, and wake up with less stuffiness. Everything we do here for sinus care is based on a patient’s quality of life.”