February 8, 2019
This time of year, sniffles, congestion, headaches and other symptoms can be rampant. If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding well to medication, you may be a candidate for sinus surgery. This less invasive option used by ENT doctors to treat chronic sinusitis patients is clinically proven to be safe, effective […]
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December 23, 2018
It is officially the winter season, and with it comes the colds, flu, and the dreaded winter sinus infections. What often starts as a cold or flu causes the mucosa inside the nose to become inflamed and swollen. This action will block the sinus openings, and not allow the sinus to drain properly. The build […]
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November 11, 2018
As a practice we’ve seen a lot of inquiries about Sinuplasty during 2016. I first started doing balloon Sinuplasty in the office in 2009. Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive than conventional sinus surgery and offers a speedy recovery. Conventional sinus surgery, known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS, is considered only if medical treatment […]
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October 1, 2018
Sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, affects about 1 in 8 adults annually and generally occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses (often during a cold) and begin to multiply. Part of the body’s reaction to the infection causes the sinus lining to swell, blocking the channels that drain the sinuses. This causes mucus and pus […]
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During the winter, we spend more time indoors exposing ourselves to allergens and other irritants like dust mites, pet dander, smoke, mold spores and household sprays. Here are some tips to help you survive the winter allergy season: 1. Wash your bedding and pajamas in hot water to kill dust mites 2. Purchase allergy guard […]
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November 6, 2017
Did you know that about 35 million Americans have sinusitis at least once a year? It is definitely not rare, but we want to help you be able to fight it off properly when it hits. What is Sinusitis? It is when your sinus tissue lining becomes swollen or inflamed. A normal healthy sinus is […]
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