Indy Standard

• A new report finds that the market for sinus dilation devices is expected to grow by almost 3 billion dollars between 2021 and 2030.
• Those figures represent a compound annual growth rate of 10.8% from 2022 to 2030.
• Sinus dilation devices are used in balloon sinuplasty, which is quick and comfortable when compared to older sinus surgeries.

Dr. Anthony Sanders of Indianapolis Sinus Center said that technological innovations have helped improve sinus surgery to become more efficient and comfortable for his patients.

"Southern Indiana ENT offers the latest state-of-the art innovations and minimally invasive nasal and sinus surgeries that are done on-site, in-office," Sanders told Indy Standard. "These innovations include image guidance, where a CT scan is displayed on a monitor and a patient tracker -- much like a GPS for your sinuses -- is attached to the balloon apparatus. And when this is placed in a person’s nose, we can see exactly where the device is on CT. Therefore, the image guidance helps us to provide this service in the most safe manner possible."

A report in Globe Newswire stated that the sinus dilation device market was valued $1.9 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $4.78 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. Chronic sinusitis is extremely common, and doctors are increasingly turning to balloon sinuplasty procedures to treat it, citing its minimally invasive and highly effective nature.

Procedures that use a balloon to dilate the sinuses are safe and effective and present a great treatment option for patients who have struggled to manage their sinusitis with medication. The report predicted that medical companies such as Stryker will continue their research and development efforts to improve their sinus dilation devices, which will in turn generate even more demand for the innovative devices.

Chronic sinusitis is common in both adults and children, and it occurs when the lining of the sinuses is inflamed for three months or longer, according to Mayo Clinic. This inflammation can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, including congestion, discharge, postnasal drainage, facial pain and pressure, headaches and earaches, a sore throat and fatigue. People with asthma or allergies have an increased risk of developing chronic sinusitis. People who have been experiencing sinusitis symptoms for more than 10 days are recommended to see a doctor.

A balloon sinuplasty procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes, and patients typically recover within one to two days. Most patients can resume their normal activities in that time period, although they may experience some swelling for up to a week, according to Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center.

During the procedure, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician will insert a tiny balloon into the sinus and then inflate the balloon until the sinus reaches its optimal size. This process allows blockage to drain from the sinus passages, which are then flushed with a saline solution to remove any remaining bacteria or mucus.

For more information about sinus and allergy symptoms, take this Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz.