An otolaryngologist in Marianna, Florida, Dr. Angelo Consiglio treats patients for conditions of the upper respiratory tract. Emphasizing the latest techniques, Angelo Consiglio, MD, offers minimally invasive outpatient treatments such as balloon sinuplasty.

1. TREATING CHRONIC SINUS CONDITIONS
THROUGH BALLOON SINUPLASTY
Angelo Consiglio

2. INTRODUCTION
 An otolaryngologist in Marianna, Florida, Dr. Angelo
Consiglio treats patients for conditions of the upper
respiratory tract. Emphasizing the latest techniques,
Angelo Consiglio, MD, offers minimally invasive
outpatient treatments such as balloon sinuplasty.
The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter
into the sinus. The catheter is affixed with a small
balloon that inflates once within the sinus cavity. A
saline solution is then sprayed so as to clear out
mucus. Once the catheter is removed, the
passageway should remain unobstructed, easing the
patient’s breathing.

3. BALLOON SINUPLASTY
 Diagnosis of the underlying health issues is a
critical factor in deciding whether to proceed
with balloon sinuplasty. While the procedure
can alleviate the symptoms of chronic
sinusitis, a number of nasal breathing
problems are related to issues such as
enlarged nasal turbinates and deviated nasal
septum, which require a different surgical
approach.