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Advanced Care forChronic SinusitisNew Sinuplasty treatment offers reliefPULSE › Memorial Health System › 574-647-6800Has cabin fever evolved into a cold?Do springtime sneezes give you aheadache? Watch out, these seasonalsymptoms may lead to sinusitis, oneof the most commonly diagnosedhealth issues in America, affecting37 million Americans annually.How do you develop an infectionor inflammation of the sinuses? Youare more likely to contract sinusitiswhen you have a cold, as many doin late winter to early spring. Whileyour body may be able to “fight off”the cold with help from over-thecounteror prescribed medications,the prolonged congestion in nasalpassages may allow bacteria tomultiply, causing sinusitis.Don’t try to suffer through sinusitis,say doctors—it may have a significantimpact on your quality of life.Treatment has traditionally involvedmedical therapies, with surgeryreserved for the chronic cases.Until recently, care may have includedallergy evaluation and therapy; anantibiotic regimen; and sophisticatedtopical nasal applications.However, if these treatments havebeen ineffective, consider a new1. 2. 3.therapy, Balloon Sinuplasty TM , aminimally invasive option nowavailable at Memorial Hospital.Sinuplasty developed as a result ofthe same technology used in cardiacangioplasties when a “balloon” isinserted into an artery, opening thepassageway and allowing for theinsertion of a stent, facilitating bloodflow. During sinuplasty, a small,flexible balloon catheter is placedthrough a nostril into the blockedsinus passageway. The balloon dilates,opening the natural opening (ostium),thus restoring normal sinus drainageand function.This technology is less painful thanmany other procedures and can becombined with other procedures,such as polyp removal orstraightening a deviated septum.In addition, because it is minimallyinvasive, Balloon Sinuplasty has fewerside effects. A recent study in theAnnals of Otology, Rhinology &Laryngology said that as many as95.2 percent of sinuplasty patientshad improvement with regard tosinus symptoms, and two-thirds ofpatients were completely free ofSymptoms of Sinusitis• Fever• Facial pain, particularly aroundthe nose, forehead, jaw or teeth• Stuffy or runny nose• Headache• Tiredness, weakness• Bad breathsinus infections in follow-up10 months later.“The benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty aremany: There is less postoperative painfor the patient; usually there is nopacking of the sinuses involved; and thepatient returns home the same day asthe procedure, and can return to workin just one to three days instead of theusual one to two weeks with traditionalsinus surgery,” explains Daniel Kletzing,M.D. He and his partner, Robert Brooks,M.D., are board-certifiedotolaryngologists who performnumerous sinuplasties annually.Have you had recurrent problemswith your sinuses? To find an ear,nose and throat specialist nearyou, contact Memorial’s HealthProfessionals at 800-999-8890. •Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty TM TechnologyStep 1: Using the Relieva Balloon Sinuplastysystem, theotolaryngologist gains access to the target sinus with a SinusGuide Catheter and a flexible Sinus Guidewire. Then a SinusBalloon Catheter is advanced over the Sinus Guidewire.Step 2: The Sinus Balloon Catheter is positioned across theblocked ostium and gently inflated.Step 3: The Relieva® system is removed, leaving an open sinusostium and restoring normal sinus drainage and function.018
CLASSES & SERVICESMemorial offers educational events, classes and screenings as part of its ongoing mission to build ahealthier community. For more information, call the number provided or contact The Health Professionalsat 574-647-6800 or 800-999-8890. For additional information, you can also visit www.qualityoflife.org.CLASSESBrainWorksYou can choose from manyprograms designed to keepyour mind and memory sharp,your brain healthy and your lifefull of potential. Brain health ishow you build brain-diseaseresilience throughout yourlifetime. For more informationand a listing of events for allages, call 574-647-6628 or visitwww.memorialbrainworks.com.Group Fitness ClassesFrom yoga and Pilates tospinning and Zumba, groupfitness classes are offeredMonday through Saturday atMemorial’s Health & LifestyleCenter. Call 574-647-2663. Viewthe class schedule at www.healthandlifestylecenter.org.HealthWorks! Kids’ MuseumCheck out our camps and classesat www.HealthWorksKids.org orcall 574-647-KIDS (5437).LifestepsA comprehensive weightmanagement program thatstresses the importance of diet,physical activity and behavioralmodification techniques forweight loss and maintenance.Classes meet weekly for 15weeks. $195. Call 574-647-1801.Lung CenterFor Asthma: Free one-on-oneeducation. Call 574-647-7318. ForCOPD and other lung problems:call 574-647-7620.Smoking CessationMeet five weeks with a registerednurse to meet your goals. Call574-647-1801 to register.Ortho ClassesTotal hip, knee and shoulderreplacement classes available.Call 574-647-3359 for availability.Weight ManagementMeet six weeks with a registerednurse to meet your goals. Call574-647-1801 to register.SUPPORT GROUPS2 nd Wind Group (COPD)A support group for individualswith lung disease. Meets Tuesdaysfrom 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Jan Cosbyat 574-647-7178.Amputee Support GroupMeets quarterly from 7 to 8 p.m.at Memorial’s Health & LifestyleCenter, 111 W. Jefferson Blvd.,South Bend. Call 574-647-7421.Arthritis PartnershipMeets on the second Thursday ofthe month at 2 p.m. Call BethHarsch, Arthritis Foundation ofNorthwest Indiana, 574-251-1424.“Living Gluten Free”Support GroupThis support group is for peoplewith celiac disease or anycondition requiring a gluten-freediet. Meets at Memorial Hospital’sInnovation Café, 100 NavarreStreet, on the second Monday ofthe month at 6 p.m. Contactjbderrow@aol.com.Mother MattersSupport GroupThis FREE support group focuseson postpartum depression andparenting responsibilities. Meetson the second and fourth Mondayof the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Call 574-647-7800.Parkinson’s DiseaseSupport GroupMeets on the first Wednesdayof the month at 1 p.m. Call JimBanner at 574-291-4217.Survivor Boot CampSponsored by Young Survivors.Takes place at the Fit Club, 25295State Road 2 in South Bend. Freeeight-session strength-trainingclasses for women who have hadcancer and have finishedtreatment, with a doctor’s release.Call Kim Zobrosky at 574-251-0916.Women In Touch (WIT)Cancer SupportMeets on the first Tuesday everyother month at 5:30 p.m. CallKathy Johnson at 574-647-7280 orthe WIT office at 574-647-6944.Young SurvivorsFor breast cancer survivors, thisgroup meets on the third Thursdayof the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m.at Pavilion II, 707 E. Cedar St., Suite405 in South Bend. For moreinformation, contact Kim Zobroskyat 574-251-0916, or visit www.youngsurvivorsbacktolife.com.FOR NEW FAMILIESAdvanced registration is requiredfor all classes. Call 574-647-6801.After Baby Comes (ABC)After Baby Comes is a perfectone-evening class for mom, dadand the grandparents thatfocuses on the basics of holding,soothing and caring for baby inthe first weeks of life. What momcan expect physically andemotionally after birth is alsodiscussed. Cost is $15 or FREE withComplete Childbirth Prep.Cesarean Birth/VBAC PreparationThe first half of this class helpscouples understand the uniquebenefits and challenges of aVaginal Birth After Cesarean(VBAC). Then, a tour of theChildbirth Unit, including thesurgical suites, is followed bypreparation for families planninga Cesarean. Plan to come for theentire evening or just theportions relevant to yourcircumstances. This class isoffered quarterly. Cost is $20.Child/Infant CPRThis class meets the American RedCross guidelines in child/infantCPR and safety. The class meetsthe first Monday of every monthfrom 6:30 to 9 p.m. atHealthWorks! Kids’ Museum. Pricesare $30/person or $45/couple. Call574-647-2680 to register.Childbirth RefresherIf you have taken previouschildbirth preparation classes, thisone-evening refresher coursehelps you and your partner “catchup” on new options since yourlast birth. A tour of Memorial’sChildbirth Center is included.Cost is $20.Complete Childbirth Prep*Families can choose between aseries of three classes, or a one-dayclass on a Saturday called Lunch &Learn. Topics include the normalcourse of labor and birth, commonmedical interventions andrelaxation techniques. A tour ofMemorial’s Childbirth Center isincluded. Cost is $75.*When you sign up for CompleteChildbirth Prep, you will also beable to attend our ABC andPrenatal Breastfeeding classes FREE.Prenatal BreastfeedingThis one-evening course helpsprepare families for breastfeeding.Topics include position, latch,overcoming common obstaclesand returning to work. Classes“For Moms Only” and “Dads Too”are offered each month. Cost is$15 or FREE with CompleteChildbirth Prep.Sibling OrientationThis one-time class helps childrenages 3 to 7 safely participate inbaby care. Topics include holding,safety and other important issuesinvolved when a new baby joinsthe family. The class will also take amini-tour of Memorial’s ChildbirthCenter. Cost is $10 per child.ToursFree tours of Memorial’sChildbirth Center are available.For an up-to-date schedule ofclasses and tour dates, visitwww.qualityoflife.org/services/childbirth or call 574-647-6801.SCREENINGS ANDHEALTH INFORMATIONThe Health Discovery Center isopen to the public for FREE healtheducation Monday through Friday,including free use of computersand a medical library. Free healthscreenings (skin cancer, foot,shoulder, knee, hearing, vascular,etc.) with physicians and otherhealth professionals also take placethroughout the year, appointmentsrequired. Cholesterol screenings,blood sugar and heel scans are alsoavailable for a small fee. Please call547-647-1801.SPRING / SUMMER 2010 › www.qualityoflife.org019
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