Text Box: There is a new revolution in endoscopic sinus surgery called Balloon Sinuplasty™. Carolina ENT is one of a few select groups in the country trained to use this FDA approved technology of small, flexible balloon catheters passed through the nose into blocked sinuses. When the balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and opens sinus passageways, restoring normal drainage and function. Balloon Sinuplasty™ offers several new benefits to patients Text Box: considering surgery. Without the need for bone or tissue removal, patients may experience less bleeding and discomfort and shorter recovery times. While recovery time varies, many patients can return to normal activities within 24 hours. Clinical studies have shown Balloon Sinuplasty™ to be safe and effective in relieving symptoms of sinusitis for certain conditions. This procedure is not for all sinus problems and Text Box: you should discuss with your physician if this technology is most appropriate for you. We are proud to be able to offer our patients the finest care available with the most advanced technology.More information is available through our physicians and on the web at www.balloonsinuplasty.com. Text Box: asthma attacks, respiratory tract infections and hospitalizations as well. Younger children are at higher risk and mothers that smoke present a greater risk and not surprisingly the home and car are the areas of highest risk. The EPA has a website at www.epa.gov/smokefree/ that has much more information Text Box: In June of 2006, the Surgeon General released a major new report announcing a causal relationship between secondhand smoke and serious diseases in children and non-smoking adults. A link between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and second hand smoke has been found. There is an increase in Text Box: including downloads and information in Spanish. Smoking is addictive, but it may be time to quit for your kids. Text Box: Sinuplasty™ Cutting Edge Technology w/o Cutting Text Box: Smoke Gets in My Eyes…. And Lungs Text Box: “Don’t Get Burned” by Allergies Text Box: mites, or pet dander that triggers the allergies. The second form of treatment is medications. These are agents that block the allergic reactions such as steroids, antihistamines and such. They work well for short periods but have no lasting effects similar to buckets or water thrown on a fire. Finally there is immunotherapy, or allergy shots. This is a Text Box: method to build up a tolerance or resistance to allergy similar to a fire retardant suit would protect you from the flames or heat. Successful management of chronic allergies usually requires a combination of all three. Text Box: The treatment of allergies is like the prevention of getting burned for a fireman in a building. There are three and only three major forms of treatment for allergies. The first is called environmental control It is equivalent to removing as much fuel or flammable material from the area as possible. This involves mostly indoor measures to clean the home or work place of “allergens” such as mold, dust Text Box: Page #

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