Nosebleeds
Balloon Sinuplasty
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Now, there is an additional surgical option for treatment of blocked sinuses called Balloon Sinuplasty - technology. If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding well to antibiotics you may be a candidate for surgery, you now have a less invasive option that is clinically proven to be safe, effective and improve the quality of your life
Technology
Image Guided Surgery
The precision that image-guided surgery technology provides, surgeons are able to create an exact, detailed plan for the surgery where the best spot is to make the incision, the optimal path to the targeted area, and what critical structures must be avoided
Taking Care of Nose Bleeds
- Ocean nasal spray (saline or salt water) 2 sprays each nostril 5 X daily for at least 1 month. It is extremely important to keep your nasal passage as moist as possible, and it would be preferable for you to use the spray more than 5 X daily, particularly during the winter months when the air is most dry from heating of indoor spaces.
- Afrin nasal spray 2 sprays each nostril each nostril 2 X daily for 3 days. This can also be used during an episode of nose bleeding as frequently as needed.
- A humidification system (humidifier) should be placed at the patient’s bedside to maintain optimal humidity while sleeping and resting.
- The patient should sleep/rest elevated > 30 degrees to decrease the pressure on the small blood vessels of the nose.
- If you have high blood pressure, this must be controlled
- Never blow your nose; always sneeze and cough with your mouth wide open; and never place anything in your nose unless directed to do so.
- Check with your physician that may have prescribed anticoagulant medications.
IF YOUR NOSE BLEEDS AGAIN:
Place 3-4 large squirts of afrin in each nasal passage, and apply significant pressure to the nasal alae for at least 20 minutes while watching the clock. Release pressure after 20 minutes and repeat the process using copious amounts of afrin if the nose is still bleeding. If the nose continues to bleed after 2 X 20 minute pressure attempts, go to the ER or call our office.
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