Laser Surgery Helps Prevent Sinus Infections

The Great Falls Tribune has an article about a Montana doctor utilizing a Gold Laser to perform procedures including the removal of nasal polyps. The article specifically refers to a man who had polyps removed using this tool as a way to combat his chronic sinusitis. The nasal polyps had blocked his breathing and the drainage of mucous resulting in a case of chronic sinusitis that had plagued him for some time.Chronic sinusitis can be caused by a variety of things but is very often associated with nasal cavity obstructions. Polyps, a deviated septum, or an object can all obstruct the nasal cavity preventing drainage and promoting infection. Chronic sinusitis can often be alleviated by confronting nasal cavity obstructions. If you have sinusitis symptoms lasting more than eight weeks or recurring with regularity, you may have chronic sinusitis. For treatment options and to get your questions answered contact our office for an appointment.