Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) is a lesser-known but serious condition that can develop following certain types of nasal surgery. While the name might sound like the nose is physically empty, the reality is more complex—and often frustrating—for those who experience it. What Is Empty Nose Syndrome? Empty Nose Syndrome is a condition that results from […]
Balloon sinuplasty has become a popular treatment for chronic sinus issues due to its high success rate and minimal recovery time. This minimally invasive procedure enhances sinus drainage by expanding the sinus passages without requiring traditional surgery. In our practice, we often combine balloon sinuplasty with the correction of structural issues, such as a deviated […]
You may have heard of a serious nasal and sinus issue called “empty nose syndrome”. The lay literature has frequent warnings for people considering nasal and sinus surgery about this complication. The patient would then suffer from a chronically dry nose, crusting, a sensation of a restricted airway, congestion, and recurring sinus infections. It is […]
The balloon is left in the sinuses Actually no material is left in the sinuses. The balloon is inserted in to the sinus outflow tract, inflated, deflated, then removed. Unlike cardiac blood vessel dilation the sinus outflow tract area is made of fine compressible bone and no stent is left or required. The sinus dilation […]
What is “empty nose syndrome”? Patients see this term when reading on the internet about sinus surgery. It describes a debilitating condition in the nose after sinus surgery. These patients have congestion, nasal dryness, nasal and sinus pressure, and constant sinus infections that fail to respond to medical therapy. The bottom line in this condition […]
