Sinus Treatments
At the Oregon Center for Sinus Wellness, Charles G. Hurbis, M.D. has been treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat in Coos Bay, OR, for over 25 years. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments for sinus issues.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Minimally invasive in-office procedure to relieve chronic sinusitis.
Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive sinus procedure performed on eligible patients who suffer from the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Tiny balloons are placed in key places in the nose and sinuses, which are then dilated to expand and widen the sinus passageways.
The goal is to reshape anatomy to restore proper drainage. It is proven to be safe and is effective for those who are seeking relief from uncomfortable sinus symptoms including pain, drainage, cough, or airway obstruction. Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive than traditional sinus surgery and involves no cutting.
More than 380,000 patients have been treated successfully by ENT doctors using Balloon Sinuplasty. If you have chronic sinus headaches, airway blockage, or have had at least 4 sinus infections a year — or have had a prolonged sinus infection for more than twelve weeks and aren’t seeing results from medication — you may be a candidate.
Procedure
- Your physician locates the sinus area to be treated.
- The device is carefully positioned and your physician gently inflates the small balloon and dilates the treatment area to restore drainage.
- The balloon is removed from the treatment area.
Benefits
- In-office procedure, conveniently performed in our doctor’s office instead of a hospital operating room.
- The majority of patients experience instant relief and would recommend the procedure to friends and family.
- Most patients who have sinuplasty can return to normal activities and work within 24 hours.
- In-office balloon sinuplasty is an option for patients who decline, are ineligible, or do not want general anesthesia.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS)
Surgical procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses.
Endoscopic sinus surgery, or ESS, is a surgical procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses. An endoscope, a thin camera rod with a light on the end, is used to magnify and see inside the sinuses. Specialized instruments are then used to remove any sinus blockages such as nasal polyps, bony obstructions, or scar tissue. Straightening the septum and reducing the size of the turbinates may also be performed.
ESS is performed completely through the nostrils, leaving no external sign of surgery. If your doctor decides that you are a candidate for this procedure, they will discuss recommendations with you, along with the associated risks. This technique usually requires anesthesia.
The ultimate decision as to which procedure you may have frequently lies within the hands of your insurance company and their defined coverages.
Nasal Airway Surgery (Septoplasty)
Surgical correction of a deviated septum.
The nasal septum, made of thin bone and cartilage, is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages equally. If the cartilage or bone is not straight, the septum is considered deviated.
A deviated septum can lead to bothersome symptoms and conditions including nasal obstruction, noisy breathing, headaches, and sinus infections.
A deviated septum can be corrected by Charles G. Hurbis, M.D., with a surgical procedure called Septoplasty. Subject to the severity of the deviation, a Septoplasty may consist of recontouring or repositioning the cartilage or bone to support the nose and direct airflow in a less turbulent manner.
The septum repair usually only takes about an hour to perform, is relatively pain-free and recovery time is typically about a week. This common corrective procedure can sometimes be performed in our Coos Bay office, depending on severity.
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Oregon Coast Center for Sinus Wellness · 2695 N 17th St, Coos Bay, OR 97420