As the founder of the Los Angeles Sinus Institute, I often field questions about how to choose a sinus surgeon. This is hardly surprising when you consider the state of available resources today: many of my patients find themselves stymied by conflicting claims and widely divergent pricing. What’s a person to do? Unfortunately there are … Continue reading Credentials Count in Los Angeles Sinus Surgery
View More >>Anecdotal evidence is one thing; rigorous studies are another. Many of us who have been offering endoscopic sinus surgery for years could tell you that patients are typically glowing in their reviews. This safe and simple procedure can help to permanently open sinuses and promote healthy drainage, alleviating many years of pain in a single … Continue reading Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Works
View More >>Sinus surgery is a great relief to many sufferers, but it can also be involved, time-consuming, and expensive. That’s why for many years, sufferers of chronic sinusitis have been asking for a better alternative: a fast procedure that could provide lasting relief on an outpatient basis, without the hassle of major surgery. It’s here. Balloon … Continue reading Los Angeles Balloon Sinuplasty in the News
View More >>I have already posted this week about balloon sinuplasty, the minimally invasive sinus therapy that can relieve many sinus symptoms without knives or scars. But what if your nasal obstruction symptoms are not sinus related, i.e. the problem lies in the nasal cavity? Nasal blockages can arise from any number of causes – infection, polyps, … Continue reading How to Tell if You Need Turbinate Reduction Surgery
View More >>Sinus pressure is both a common symptom and an agonizing way to live. So uncomfortable is the condition, in fact, that many of the people I see at the Los Angeles Sinus Institute inquire about sinus surgery as a means of relieving that pressure. Although we offer a great number of cutting edge surgical interventions, … Continue reading Why Choose Balloon Sinuplasty?
View More >>Sinus surgery can be a godsend. In the right hands, a simple procedure can relieve pressure, remove blockages, and restore your breathing to a more comfortable cycle. As the director of the Los Angeles Sinus Institute, I perform some of the nation’s most sophisticated sinuses surgery procedures, and it is immensely satisfying to watch my … Continue reading How to Prepare for Sinus Surgery
View More >>Longtime readers know that I often mention the many adverse effects of letting sinus troubles go untreated: sleep loss, headaches, and depression, to name just a few. In most of these cases, the cause is clear – obstructed respiration robs the body of rest and oxygen, two things that are utterly essential to our overall … Continue reading Can Sinus Issues Cause Dementia?
View More >>I am often surprised by the number of patients who come to me armed with troves of knowledge about various sinus treatments, and almost no knowledge about what sinuses actually are. Even the most well-read patients get confused when it comes to the physical reality of these structures. Are they located in the face? Are … Continue reading Sinuses 101
View More >>For the fourth year in a row, I have been voted a “Super Doctor” by the powers that be at SuperDoctors.com and Los Angeles Magazine. This prestigious distinction is given to “physicians who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement,” and whose work has earned special notice from their peers across … Continue reading Dr. Mani Zadeh Named a Super Doctor for 4th Year in a Row
View More >>As a Los Angeles sinus surgeon, one of the most common questions I get is how long it takes to recover fully from sinus surgery. The answer is: it depends. Different sinus issues require different interventions, and some are simply more involved than others. Thankfully you shouldn’t ever have to wait long before you can … Continue reading How Long is Recovery After Sinus Surgery?
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