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, including the following methods:
Read more about each of these options below.
Balloon Sinuplasty
What Is Balloon Sinuplasty?
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.
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.
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, and usually no removal of bone or tissue. This innovative procedure can be performed by Charles G. Hurbis, M.D., in his main office, frequently in under an hour.
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 medications, Ballon Sinuplasty may be the best treatment option for you.
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Benefits
COMFORTABLE SETTING
This is an in-office procedure, conveniently performed in our doctors office instead of a hospital operating room.
PATIENT SATISFACTION
The majority of patients experience instant relief and would recommend the procedure to friends and family.
QUICK RECOVERY
Most patients who have sinuplasty can return to normal activities and work within 24 hours.
LOCAL ANESTHESIA
In-office balloon sinuplasty is an option for patients who decline, are ineligible, or do not want general anesthesia.
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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
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, will be used to magnify and see inside the sinuses. Specialized instruments will then be 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 done if required.
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 with you their recommendations, 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.
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Nasal Airway Surgery
Septoplasty – Deviated Septum Repair
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:
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Prolonged sinus infections
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Sleep apnea
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Nose bleeds
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Persistent sneezing
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Difficulty breathing
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Loss of the sense of smell
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Nasal pain
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Obstruction of the nasal passages
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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