If your past year has been full of sinus pain, massive headaches, and stuffy noses due to chronic sinus infections, now’s the time to be proactive and avoid another year of discomfort. 

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, Americans spend roughly more than $1 billion every year on over-the-counter medications to treat their sinus infection (sinusitis). Sinus infections are also accountable for 16 million doctor visits and $150 million spent on prescription medications.  

While treatment via allergy medications or nasal surgeries may be viable options, balloon sinuplasty is typically the best, cost-effective method to get the long-term relief you are looking for in the new year. Count on Dr. Frank R. Glatz of the Glatz Group, a dedicated and trustworthy McAllen ENT, to explain the three reasons why December is the ideal time to have this procedure.  

What is Balloon Sinuplasty?  

Balloon sinuplasty, also commonly referred to as the smart sinus practice, is usually most recommended to those who experience chronic sinusitis, which can be a real pain in the nose. It is a brief and easy process where an ENT dilates or enlarges the natural openings of your sinuses through the employment of a tube-like device that then inflates a tiny balloon inside your sinus passages.   

Once the doctor deflates and retrieves the balloon, the sinuses stay open to let fluid drain and allow more air to flow through. The results of this procedure will last much longer than if you were to receive traditional nasal surgery. In addition, there is less bleeding, scarring, and post-operative pain with a balloon sinuplasty when compared with the alternative. 

In fact, most people are able to go back to their daily lives within a day or two, just in time for some holiday shopping and festive celebrations. 

Why is December the best time for Balloon Sinuplasty? 

 Winter months in McAllen leave us more prone to getting colds and other viruses as the season starts to get colder and we spend more time indoors than normal--especially with January being the coolest month of the year in Texas.

Getting balloon sinuplasty ahead of the new year would decrease the magnitude of sinus infections throughout the year since it would open up the sinus passageways and allow drainage caused by allergens, bacteria, or viruses to have an easier time passing through.  

Other reasons to think about having this simple balloon sinuplasty include:  

1. It won’t cost as much - As the end of the year approaches, chances are you might have already reached your insurance deductible. Check your health insurance plan because, depending on what plan you have, most or all of the cost for the procedure could be covered. 
2. You’ll feel better before the holidays - Why wait to enjoy the most wonderful time of year? Getting a balloon sinuplasty now will give you the chance to enjoy the rest of the season without the unwanted sinus pain and pressure you’ve been putting up with for a while.
3. You won’t have to skip out on work or school - Serious sinus infection symptoms can keep you home ridden, leaving you behind in classwork or causing you to lose out on wages that could buy nice gifts for your loved ones. A balloon sinuplasty can be your New Year’s resolution to be more efficient in your day-to-day job and/or classes, physically feel better, and also maintain a regular sleeping pattern.

Sinus Relief Provided With the Kindness and Attention You Deserve

If you want to evaluate if balloon sinuplasty would be the best option to treat your chronic sinusitis or other nasal conditions, visit our McAllen ENT doctor of the Glatz Group to see if you qualify for balloon sinuplasty. If eligible, balloon sinuplasty can be safely administered by our ENT doctor and staff in our very own office. 

 Contact us at (956) 631-2957 to schedule your balloon sinuplasty consultation with Dr. Glatz today. You’ll be Glatz you did!