Press release from Antelope Valley Hospital.a clinically proven, minimally invasive technology for treating chronic sinus inflammation is now available at Antelope Valley Hospital. AVH is offering a free health education lecture by Dr. Ruwanthi Campano on Balloon Sinuplasty™, a new technology that uses a small catheter and balloon to quickly open and expand blocked sinuses.Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., affecting 37 million Americans each year. Patients suffer headaches, congestion, fatigue and other symptoms. This condition significantly impacts an individual’s physical, functional and emotional quality of life.“This latest advance in sinus treatment, Balloon Sinuplasty, is phenomenal,” said Ruwanthi Campano, M.D., an otolaryngologist on staff at AV Hospital. “Chronic sinus sufferers can now look forward to relief without all the prior risks and pain.”Traditionally, sinusitis patients could choose between two treatment options: antibiotics and topical nasal steroids or conventional sinus surgery. With the new Balloon Sinuplasty, a tiny, flexible balloon catheter is placed through a nostril into the blocked sinus passageway. The balloon is then inflated to gently restructure and open the passageway, restoring normal sinus drainage and function.“Antelope Valley Hospital continues to enhance patient care by offering advanced procedures such as Balloon Sinuplasty,” said Edward Mirzabegian, Antelope Valley Hospital Chief Executive Officer. “The health lectures provide a comfortable environment where the community can ask questions and gather information to assist when making healthcare decisions.”Dr. Campano will discuss the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure at the AVH health education lecture on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  It will be held at 44105 15th St. West, Lancaster, on the 4th floor in conference room 15. To reserve a seat, please call 726-6499 or send an e-mail to . please leave your name, contact number and number of guests attending the lecture.