Sunshine Sentinel

• 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 compared to older sinus surgeries.

A new study published by Globe Newswire found that the market for sinus dilation devices, such as the ones used in balloon sinuplasty, is expected to grow to $4.78 billion by 2030.

Dr. Cody Aull of West Palm Beach Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers says balloon sinuplasty is a quick, painless, minimally invasive procedure, especially when compared to older sinus surgeries.

"Traditionally, the things that we had to fix, some of these sinus problems, were a little more aggressive," Aull told the Sunshine Sentinel. "Sometimes, unfortunately, because of the tools we had available, we had to kill it with a sledgehammer. People who had minimal sinus disease didn't want to go through that. I don't blame them; I wouldn't either. It was more than what they needed, so they ended up suffering in silence for years. Now, there are so many minimally invasive options."

According to Globe Newswire, the sinus dilation device market was valued at $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. 

In addition, 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 takes only 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.

"The nice thing about sinus surgery is that we have a natural opening right there," Aull said. "We just need small enough instruments to get through it, and we’ve got those. Now, with the advent of technology and small cameras, I can sit there and watch what I'm doing on a massive TV. We can do procedures easily, just a little topical anesthesia. People are relaxed; we talk throughout the entire thing. It allows us to do a lot of things minimally. We can use the functional holes that are there and augment them with balloon sinuplasty."

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