SE LA Times

• 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. Matthew Hershcovitch of SoCal Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers said balloon sinuplasty is a quick, painless, minimally invasive procedure, especially compared to older sinus surgeries, and it helps restore the sinuses to their normal function.

"Very few of the procedures done by me actually require a general anesthetic," Hershcovitch told the SE LA Times. "It's actually one of our goals to be able to provide these procedures to patients in the office for several reasons: Number one, it is just as effective to do it in the office as it is in the surgery center under general anesthesia. Moreover, it's significantly less risky to do an under local anesthesia in the office. It's highly effective, very safe and -- I can't stress this enough -- the recovery is significantly easier."

According to a report published by Globe Newswire, the sinus dilation device market was valued $1.9 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $4.78 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

While chronic sinusitis is extremely common, doctors are increasingly turning to balloon sinuplasty procedures to treat it, citing its minimally invasive, 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 would continue their research and development efforts to improve their sinus dilation devices, which will spur more demand for these innovative devices.

Chronic sinusitis is common in both adults and children, occurring when the lining of the sinuses is inflamed for three months or longer, according to Mayo Clinic. This inflammation can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, such as congestion, discharge, postnasal drainage, facial pain and pressure, headaches and earaches, a sore throat and fatigue. People with asthma or allergies also have an increased risk of developing chronic sinusitis, and doctors advise those who experience symptoms for more than 10 days to seek medical help.

A balloon sinuplasty procedure lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and patients typically recover within one to two days, according to Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center. Most patients can resume their normal activities within that time, though they may experience swelling for up to a week. During balloon sinuplasty, a physician will insert a tiny balloon into the sinus and then inflate the balloon until the sinus reaches its optimal size. The process allows blockage to drain from the sinus passages, which are then flushed with a saline solution to remove any remaining bacteria or mucus.

"Patients' recovery time is significantly less with the minimally invasive procedures done at the office, as opposed to the hospital or the surgery center," Hershcovitch said. "Having the general anesthetic and doing an endoscopy surgery while someone is fully out leads to significantly longer and more painful recovery time. We want patients to be as comfortable as possible when they undergo this procedure and also afterwards, so it's very important that we keep recovery times down and postoperative pain and discomfort minimal, so people can return to their lives, free of sinus problems."

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