Chronic sinus infections are not uncommon. The condition leads to numerous visits to the doctor and sometimes ENT specialists, prescription medications and other treatments, and discomfort until the condition is controlled. Sinusitis must be effectively treated for patient health and relief from painful symptoms. Often, the first step to treating sinus issues is to discover… [Read More]
5 Reasons for Sinus Problems
Sinuses — everyone has them, but not everyone has trouble with theirs. The sinuses are cavities in the bones of the face and there are eight in all. Each is lined with a mucous membrane, which produces a substance that helps trap dirt and dust and which also adds moisture to the air people breathe… [Read More]
When Should You Consider Sinus Surgery?
You wake up and there’s an intense feeling of pressure in your forehead and near your eyes. Your nose feels stuffy and when you blow it, the discharge is cloudy or yellowish. Sinusitis is a fairly common problem, affecting about one in eight people in the US. While many people will have to deal with… [Read More]
Balloon Sinuplasty FAQs
Before any type of surgery, you most likely will have a number of questions about the procedure and what you can expect. You may have even more questions than usual about newer procedures, such as balloon sinuplasty, which are less invasive than other options. Understanding what happens during the surgery, how it can help you,… [Read More]
What to Expect from Your Sinus Surgery
For patients experiencing blockages in the nasal passages and sinuses, a surgical procedure may be the best way to alleviate breathing difficulties and address the problem. Some chronic conditions like sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus passages and cavities, can be relieved with sinus surgery as well. Given the delicate, hard to reach nature of… [Read More]
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