Trimble: 'We do all of our procedures in the office'

A Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved medical procedure, balloon sinuplasty is a simple, in-office procedure available to patients and likely covered by insurance to further reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Balloon sinuplasty is available for chronic rhinosinusitis patients whose conditions have not been managed by other means. This includes medical management, according to Medical News Today. The procedure is performed on the nose, where a tiny balloon is inserted and then expanded to open the sinuses.

Sinusitis is caused by viral and bacterial infections and symptoms include facial discomfort, inflammation of the sinus, nasal discharge, pain in the bridge of the nose and headache and fatigue, according to the American Sinus Institute.

According to Medical News Today, the procedure isn't considered an experimental or elective surgery. It is customarily covered by insurance. If sinus infections are impeding your daily life it is time to see a sinus inflammation specialist.

"We do all of our procedures in the office," Dr. Monty V. Trimble of Dallas Free Sinus and Allergy Center said.

According to the American 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.

We encourage our readers to take this assessment to determine how bad their sinuses are and if the balloon sinuplasty is right for you.

Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers is committed to providing the best sinus and allergy relief in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area 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 Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, please visit our website.