Chronic sinusitis is a painful condition in which the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed and lasts three months or more. For patients who suffer from sinusitis, typical treatment is medication. However, up to 60 percent of chronic sinusitis sufferers do not get relief from the medication. Memorial Hospital is now offering a minimally invasive procedure, called Balloon Sinusplasty, that opens up the sinus passages.
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