FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What Treatment Options May Improve My Sinusitis Symptoms?

There are a variety of treatment options, including saline rinses, over-the-counter and prescription medications, non-invasive surgery, and more involved surgery.1-3 See more here.

How Can I Better Assess My Sinusitis Symptoms?

You can take the Sinusitis Self-Assessment here. After you’re finished, take the results to Dr. Salmeron to discuss treatment options.

What’s Unique about the Nuvent™ Em Sinus Dilation System?

NuVent™ is the only system designed, tested, and integrated to work with the Fusion® ENT Navigation System. This helps Dr. Salmeron precisely place the balloon in your blocked sinuses. Learn more here.

Will This Type of Minimally Invasive Surgery Performed in the Doctor’s Office Hurt?

Most people find it tolerable and experience little to mild pain.4 During the procedure, you may feel pressure associated with no pain or some brief pain.5

Can Nuvent™ Surgery Be Done in a Doctor’s Office?

Yes.

How Long Does Balloon Sinus Surgery Typically Take to Perform?

The duration of the procedure is usually short, as is the in-office recovery time.5 Talk with Dr. Salmeron‘s office for more details as they may need more time for pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery.

How Quickly Will I Recover from Surgery?

Balloon Sinus Surgery has be shown to have a faster recovery time (averaging 1.7 days) compared with other types of sinus surgery.2

Where Can I Find a Nuvent™ Doctor?

ENT Specialist Dr. Salmeron uses NuVent™ in Aventura FL.

Is Nuvent™ Surgery Covered by Insurance?

NuVent™ may be covered by your insurance. Use the Insurance Coverage lookup tool to see.

Safety Information

Balloon sinus surgery has associated risks, including tissue trauma, bleeding, infection, and possible ophthalmic injury. Patients should always discuss their individual needs and the potential risks and benefits of any treatment or procedure with their doctor.

This therapy is not for everyone. Please consult your doctor. A prescription is required. For additional information, please contact Medtronic at 800-874-5797 or visit Medtronic’s website at www.medtronicent.com

For supplementary information on the NuVent™ EM Sinus Dilation Systems please visit www.sinusitissurgery.com

References:

  1. Rosenfeld RM, Andes D, Bhattacharyva N, et al. Clinical practice guidelines: Adult sinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007;137:S1-S31.
  2. Chandra RK, Kern RC, Cutler JL, et al. REMODEL larger cohort with long-term outcomes and meta-analysis of standalone balloon dilation studies. Laryngoscope. 2016;126(1):44-50.
  3. American Rhinologic Society. Sinusitis Q&A. http://care.american-rhinologic.org/sinusitis_q_a? Accessed October 16, 2015.
  4. Sikand A. Introduction to an office-based sinus surgery technique. Operative Techniques Otolaryngol. 2011;22:249-252.
  5. Silvers SL. Practical techniques in office-based balloon sinus dilation. Operative Techniques Otolaryngol. 2014;25:206-212.