North Texas Ear Nose and Throat and Dr. Brent Metts can help with various common health issues, including handling various types of sinus surgery in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Garland, TX. For example, we can provide endoscopic sinus treatments that provide a minimally invasive procedure to help you breathe easier at night. Here’s what you need to know about it.

What Is This Treatment?

Endoscopic sinus surgeries remove blockages and other issues from your nose without opening it up. Instead, we move a thin, rigid tube into your nostrils and use a light and camera to spot potential problems. We’ll move the tube slowly to minimize discomfort and scrutinize your nostrils to find problems with your sinuses and their tissues.

After we determine the cause, we use specialized tools to break apart blockage problems. These might include mucous membrane swelling, scar tissues, and nasal polyps. Deviated septums may also impact breathing, so we’ll provide that care if necessary. Most people notice noticeable benefits from this treatment on day one.

Am I a Good Candidate?

If you’re interested in this process, it’s important to gauge whether you’re a good candidate. It’s typically available for anyone with nasal congestion, drainage problems, pain, breathing issues, or a loss of smell. Problems it can help treat include: 

• Nasal obstruction or blockage
• Sinusitis or sinus infections 
• Sinus and nasal tumors
• Nasal polyps

How Should I Prepare?

At North Texas Ear Nose and Throat, Dr. Metts can help prepare you for endoscopic sinus surgery in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Garland. Here are a few things you should do:

• Take prescription medications before and after treatment to manage inflammation
• Quit smoking 3-4 weeks before and one month after surgery 
• Stop specific medications to reduce your risk (such as Aspirin and NSAIDs)
• Avoid straining, nose blowing, heavy lifting, and other steps for at least ten days
• Stop taking steroid nasal sprays for at least two weeks after treatment 
• Talk with us before you visit to ensure you get the help you need 

Some side effects of this process include bleeding, a little pain, fatigue, and some nasal congestion or discharge. These rarely last longer than a week. Typically, we provide various types of over-the-counter or prescription medications to make them more tolerable.

We’re Here

With the help of North Texas Ear Nose and Throat and Dr. Metts, you can get endoscopic sinus surgery in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Garland, TX, that makes sense for your needs. Call us at (972) 475-9151 to set up your appointment, and we’ll do whatever we can to get you started. With our help, you can get through this procedure efficiently and effectively.