A procedure known as balloon sinuplasty can not only relieve sinus problems but can also be easy on a patient's bank account.

Medical News Today reports that the procedure is no longer considered an experimental or elective surgery and is customarily covered by insurance. If sinus infections are impeding your daily life, it is time to see a sinus inflammation specialist. 

With balloon sinuplasty, a catheter with a small balloon attached is inserted into the sinus cavity and slowly inflated. It is then deflated and removed once the blocked sinus is opened by the balloon.  

"A lot of what we do in Ear, Nose, Throat practices can be done in the office, and then we can provide patients quality care in the office instead of taking them to the hospital," Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Center said.  

According to The Sinus Institute, rhinosinusitis or sinusitis affects women more than men, affecting 17% of women and 10% of males out of the 37 million sufferers yearly. According to GoodRx, the procedure is less expensive in the office when compared to the procedure done in a hospital setting.      

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Center encourages patients to take this assessment to determine how bad their sinuses really are and if the balloon sinuplasty is right for them. 

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Center is committed to providing the best sinus and allergy relief in Central Virginia and beyond, using the most advanced, proven patient-friendly techniques available. With 37 million Americans suffering from sinusitis and 242,000 annual chronic sinusitis ER visits, our mission is to provide minimally invasive options for needed long-lasting relief so that patients can get back to living. We call this mission Breathe Free and Live Well, and it is the North Star that guides us in each unique, collaborative patient interaction. To learn more about Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, please visit our website.