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A Brief Survey of Sinus Surgery
Sinus surgery is our specialty at the Los Angeles Sinus Institute. As a respected clinic dedicated to the safe and effective treatment of sinus symptoms throughout the Southland, we spend a good amount of time discussing the pros and cons of various sinus surgery procedures. There is no one-size-fits-all surgical approach to sinus symptoms, which … Continue reading A Brief Survey of Sinus Surgery
View More >>Sinus From An Italian Restaurant?
Billy Joel, the great songwriter and occasionally embattled rock star, has confirmed that he’ll be back to his punishing live tour again following a sinus surgery procedure: Billy Joel will take a six-week break from performing to undergo endoscopic sinus surgery, forcing the rescheduling of his Sept. 30 Madison Square Garden concert to Nov. 21 so … Continue reading Sinus From An Italian Restaurant?
View More >>Sinus Surgery in Los Angeles
Looking for the best sinus surgeon in Los Angeles? The Los Angeles Sinus Institute is widely regarded as the leader in this region, boasting outstanding patient outcome numbers and dozens of accolades from organizations such as Yelp and SuperDoctors. Sinus surgery can mean anything from repairing a deviated septum, to relieving sinus pressure, to addressing … Continue reading Sinus Surgery in Los Angeles
View More >>Curing Sinusitis Without Sinus Surgery
We know that sinus surgery can resolve the symptoms of sinusitis for good. Procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and septal surgery can help to open airways and prevent relapse. But is surgery always necessary, and what are the tradeoffs associated with going “under the knife” versus “over the counter”? At least one study strongly suggests … Continue reading Curing Sinusitis Without Sinus Surgery
View More >>The Propel Sinus Stent Reduces Pain
As one of the first Los Angeles sinus surgeons to make use of the Propel stent, I have closely followed the rapid adoption of this medical device across the nation. Surgical outcomes have been generally outstanding, with most reviews reporting a very high percentage of total recovery. One topic that doesn’t come up quite as … Continue reading The Propel Sinus Stent Reduces Pain
View More >>Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Symptoms
There are sinus symptoms that resolve on their own, and then there are the other kind. Many millions of Americans wrestle with sinus symptoms so severe and so chronic that they never seem to abate on any day, or any season. This story describes how one patient managed the continuous pain associated with chronic sinusitis: … Continue reading Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Symptoms
View More >>The Mayo Clinic on Sinusitis
There are a few truly august and respected institutions in modern medicine. The Mayo Clinic surely fits the bill. As one of the nation’s most-cited and best-regarded research groups, this community of medical professionals’ findings have the ability to change minds and affect medical practice around the world. The group’s latest Mayo Clinic Health Letter … Continue reading The Mayo Clinic on Sinusitis
View More >>A Sinus Surgery Q&A
I am proud to be a member of several professional and accrediting organizations. One of these, The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is the foremost organization and authority in my field. The organization’s website frequently posts about topics of interest in the news and in academic journals, but its authors also generate some … Continue reading A Sinus Surgery Q&A
View More >>The Benefits of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I talk a lot about endoscopic sinus surgery in my practice and here in the blog. There’s a good reason for this: endoscopic sinus surgery is the most modern and effective approach we have for treating a variety of sinus ailments, and the gold standard in sinus surgery. Using nothing more than a small, lighted … Continue reading The Benefits of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
View More >>Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 101: What is a Nasal Endoscope?
As a busy Los Angeles sinus surgeon, I field a lot of questions about the various devices used in our most popular procedures. Many questions relate to specific surgical techniques such as septoplasty or balloon sinuplasty, but a surprising number focus on the equipment itself. So I thought I would create a series of blog … Continue reading Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 101: What is a Nasal Endoscope?
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