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Fighting Seasonal Allergies without Sinus Surgery

Published: September 21, 2015

For most of us, allergies are temporary. Seasonal allergies, or seasonal rhinitis, are defined by this transient quality, proscribed within months-long periods during which environmental factors tend to cause flare-ups. Treatments for seasonal allergies such as hay fever may include sprays, wraps, and quarantine from the particulates causing your misery. But one of the simplest … Continue reading Fighting Seasonal Allergies without Sinus Surgery →

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Sep

Balloon Sinus Surgery for Multiple Sinuses

Published: September 16, 2015

When I write about balloon sinuplasty, the focus is usually on this procedure’s speed and rapid recovery times. But one aspect that occasionally gets overlooked is its versatility: balloon sinuplasty can open airways across many of the air-filled chambers in your face known collectively as the sinuses: The balloon can be used to unblock three pairs … Continue reading Balloon Sinus Surgery for Multiple Sinuses →

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Sep

Sinus Surgery As a Cure for Sleep Apnea

Published: September 16, 2015

Recently a major study found a connection between sinus disorders and obstructive sleep apnea that was more than anecdotal. It seems that sinus surgery can address breathing interruptions during sleep with surprising effectiveness: The study found that 15 percent of people with chronically stuffed sinuses also had the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea. After surgery … Continue reading Sinus Surgery As a Cure for Sleep Apnea →

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Sep

Microbes and Sinusitis: A Closer Look

Published: September 16, 2015

It has long been a vexing question in otolaryngology: what role do bacteria play in the development of chronic sinusitis? Of course we know that infections can lead to drainage issues, which can spawn more infections, through the development of tenacious biological barriers known as biofilms: But, unlike the usual colds and coughs, these biofilms … Continue reading Microbes and Sinusitis: A Closer Look →

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Sep

Sinus Surgery for Persistent Asthma

Published: September 16, 2015

I have mentioned before the surprising study which demonstrated that sinus surgery could also prevent asthma. Now the Cleveland Clinic has taken up the cause, writing recently about this tantalizing link, and expounding on its possible biological origins: Now it appears early sinus surgery also may prevent development of asthma for some people. We recently … Continue reading Sinus Surgery for Persistent Asthma →

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Aug

Abysmal Rate of Best Practices for Sinusitis

Published: August 30, 2015

We have been here before: discussing the broad overprescription of antibiotics “just in case” within America’s urgent care clinics, primary care practices, and yes, even among ENTs. It’s not getting much better. The latest discouraging data comes from this study, which found that less than a third of patient visits resulted in conservative, evidence-based care: … Continue reading Abysmal Rate of Best Practices for Sinusitis →

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Aug

A Sinusitis Cartoon

Published: August 30, 2015

Some of you may be familiar with Khan Academy, the low-budget educational video series that grew into a venture-backed powerhouse thanks to donors such as the Gates Foundation. Its stock in trade is simple, lucid explanations of difficult concepts, all taught in a chalkboard style to aid comprehension and retention. Recently I came across this … Continue reading A Sinusitis Cartoon →

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Aug

The Science Behind Balloon Sinuplasty

Published: August 30, 2015

The fast and effective outpatient procedure known as balloon sinuplasty has won over many converts in the years since the technique first earned a nod from the FDA. Today it is fast becoming the approach of choice for sinus surgeons who want to get their patients back into a normal respiratory pattern without invasive surgery: … Continue reading The Science Behind Balloon Sinuplasty →

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Aug

The PROPEL Sinus Stent Clears a Hurdle

Published: August 30, 2015

Initial trials of the spring-like postoperative sinus device known as the PROPEL stent were promising, which led many sinus surgeons such as myself to experience success with the device. But as with any technology, a much wider dataset becomes available once that device becomes available to the public. Last week the manufacturers released the results … Continue reading The PROPEL Sinus Stent Clears a Hurdle →

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Aug

Preventing Sinus Surgery Early

Published: August 18, 2015

I am a sinus surgeon here in Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean that I assume every problem that I face warrants a sinus surgery procedure. On the contrary: one of my bedrock commitments as a medical doctor is to prevent undue procedures wherever possible. This latest study looked at some of the ways that … Continue reading Preventing Sinus Surgery Early →