As the director of the Los Angeles Sinus Institute, I see hundreds of patients with chronic sinusitis each year. One of the most difficult aspects of my job is that many people wait far longer than they should to seek expert sinus care. There are several reasons for this, of course – financial concerns, scheduling … Continue reading Allergies or Sinusitis: Know the Difference
View More >>Most people assume that infections must always be treated with antibiotics. This is an understandable assumption: more than half a century of American medical care has focused on medical cures for medical problems, and bacterial infection is generally considered the poster child for this approach. But there are some areas, and some types of infection, … Continue reading Sinus Surgery for a Stubborn Infection?
View More >>When your sinuses become obstructed or infected, the results can be swift and debilitating. Headaches, disrupted sleep, difficulty breathing, and fatigue are all-too-common responses. If medications have failed, it is time to move onto some more aggressive treatments, including speaking to an expert ENT about sinus surgery. Elsewhere this blog, I have already covered some … Continue reading Do I Need Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
View More >>As an ENT, I spend most of my time serving and supporting my patients at the Los Angeles Sinus Institute. But providing excellent medical care is just one of the many principles I live by. Another is giving back to individuals and communities in need. For many years now, I have been an associate board member … Continue reading Join Me for a Worthy Cause
View More >>There are few sensations more agonizing or frustrating than chronic sinus pressure. When the passageways that typically drain the mucus in the sinuses become blocked, the resulting build-up can lead to crushing headaches and difficulty breathing. No wonder so many of my patients come to me looking for a permanent solution to their blockages – … Continue reading Fast Relief with Balloon Sinuplasty
View More >>A great many rumors tend to circulate about sinus infections and the common cold at any one time, many of which center around how to diagnose an infection on sight. One of the most common ideas is that nasal discharge color is somehow diagnostic; that is, you can tell whether you have an infection just … Continue reading The Nasal Discharge Color Myth
View More >>When it comes to relieving sinus symptoms, my philosophy is simple: your relief is paramount. If it’s works, if it’s safe, use it. There is no reason to continue suffering just because a remedy is not widely known or universally adopted by the people you know. But this comes with a caveat. Untested approaches are … Continue reading The Truth about Vitamin C
View More >>Most estimates put the number of Americans who suffer with sleep disorders north of 50 million. Within this population there are countless reasons for these problems, of course – some people live in loud places, others suffer from emotional distress that keeps them awake at night. But the vast majority of sleep disorders can be … Continue reading Sinus Problems and Sleep Disorders: Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
View More >>You probably already know that your sinus health can impact your breathing on a daily basis. Common symptoms such as obstructed breathing, chronic inflammation, congestion and sinus pressure can all affect the things you do throughout the day, from exercise to concentration. But recently, a new set of studies has identified an even more sinister … Continue reading How Your Sinuses Affect Productivity
View More >>Our turbinates languish in obscurity, rarely rating a mention in news or media. But make no mistake: these tiny structures are central to our quality of life. Turbinates are the curled bones that extend behind your nose and into the airway, and they serve a number of important functions such as warming and humidifying the … Continue reading What is Turbinate Reduction Surgery?
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