Video – explaining sinusitis & its treatments.
Balloon treats blocked sinuses
Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses become obstructed causing a build-up of mucus and chronic infection. Sinusitis can lead to facial pain, nasal blockage and a loss of taste and smell. Click anywhere on the image to visit the website, then click play.
This surgical video demonstrates the procedure of endoscopic sinus surgery, carried out by Professor Claire Hopkins of Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
(BBC News, UK, 2009)