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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Nearly 25 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus infections or sinusitis.
The headaches, pressure in the eyes, nose and cheeks are often caused by colds, allergies or infection.
With hay fever season right around the corner, that pounding, painful stuffy head feeling is sure to plague many. But a new procedure, now available locally, promises minimal pain, quick recovery and instant relief.
"I can breathe," Carl Williams said.
But, to understand the gravity of that statement, you have to first hear Carl Williams' painful story.
"I had chronic sinusitis and headaches all the time, and one side of my nose would be plugged up all the time," he said.
Williams said it's a problem he's had all his life -- more than 70 years.
"I had infection in here and couldn't get it cleared up," he said. "I had tons of antibiotics, and it would get cleared up a little but then come right back, and the headaches would run clear up to the back of my head."
During a routine checkup for chronic sinusitis, Dr. Art Roa easily identified and highlighted Williams' problem. It made him a prime candidate for a relatively new procedure called balloon sinuplasty. It's a minimally invasive operation where Dr. Roa inserts a device into Williams' frontal sinus passage. He then inflates a tiny balloon, opening the passage and draining the sinus of mucous and infection.
Stints remain in the nose for a few weeks to ensure the opening remains permanently. The entire operation is performed on an outpatient basis and takes less than an hour.
"I had no pain and no pain pills," Williams said.
Balloon sinuplasty is relatively new to this area. Just a handful of doctors, including Dr. Roa -- an ENT at Holzer Clinic in Proctorville, are performing it. The alternative to this procedure is often something more extensive with more pain and a longer recovery time. Plus, it may not provide permanent relief. Posted by: willie on Mar 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM
is there a dr. near morehead ky that does this procedere or can you get me your phone number if you have a toll free number or other i have a intrest in getting this done ive had sinucitis problems for years please let me know and does dr. accept medicare thanks my phone number is 606 7843256 or email me information as soon as possible thanks
Posted by: To Find a Doctor... on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Just go to: http://www.acclarent.com/find-a-doctor/ to find a list of doctors performing this procedure in a town near you.
Posted by: Janice on Mar 12, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Where can we find other locations in WV where this new technique for sinus is provided Janice
Posted by: Donna on Mar 12, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Isn't this amazing. I am certain everyone in the Ohio Valley knows about sinus problems. Even after you have moved away from Ohio Valley, you are plagued for life. This is a good thing for all of us. Very good reporting, thanks.
Posted by: Alyssa on Mar 12, 2009 at 09:15 AM
I would like to know if you have the names of the Charleston area doctors that perform the balloon sinuplasty, and if you could send me a list I would greatly appreciate that. thank you - Alyssa
Posted by: just thankful to be informed on Mar 11, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Carrie, Thank you so much for this story. I'd never heard of this procedure before. I suffer from chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis. I'm definitely going to look into this procedure and research it. Thanks again!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Would it be safe for children to do this.I have a 12year old that can't breathe through her and she has seasonal allergies.She went to a Ear,nose,and throat Dr. for years they just kept giving her Amox. samething everytime.
Posted by: Carrie Cline on Mar 11, 2009 at 03:26 PM
To Sarah: I never implied that Dr. Roa was the only surgeon performing this procedure. The story was for public awareness about the procedure itself and not so much the surgeon performing it. In fact, the last few lines of the story say, "a handful of doctors" are performing it. (see above) The procedure is still relatively new--a year is not that long. To the other posters: yes, there are docs in charleston doing it. Just go to: http://www.acclarent.com/find-a-doctor/ to find the doctor nearest you performing the balloon sinuplasty.
Posted by: Eric on Mar 11, 2009 at 03:06 PM
To: (Traci and Peggy),, You can call Dr. Roa direct. He is located in Protorville, Ohio, right across the 31st bridge from Huntington. here is a direct link to his website. http://www.libertycircleent.com/home.html You will be happy, you made the call,, best wishes.... Eric.
Posted by: peggy on Mar 11, 2009 at 07:59 AM
is anyone in charleston doing this?
Posted by: traci on Mar 11, 2009 at 07:09 AM
could you send me some information on this procedure, and the cost, I to have these same problems and would be very interested in this option, Thanks Traci,
Posted by: SARAH on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM
I THINK THE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO KNOW THAT DR. HEABLIN AND CUZZORT OF HIMG HAVE BEEN PERFORMING THIS SAME SURGERY FOR OVER A YEAR. WSAZ CALL ST. MARYS AND GET REST OF STORY
Posted by: Eric P. on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:20 PM
This area is so blessed and fortunate to have a brilliant and highly skilled Doctor, like Dr.Art Roa. He is not only the best Ear, Nose,& Throat Doctor in the region bar none, he's also a true man of God! he has the best bedside manners of any Doctor you will find around. I highly recommend anyone who has Ear, Nose, or Throat problems to go and see Dr. Roa.. You will be blessed and happy you did.. God Bless You,, Dr.Roa.. Your brother,, Eric...
Posted by: gotANOTHERsinusheadachetoo on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Anyone in the Charleston area doing this?
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