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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery By the Numbers
I am one of the most active endoscopic sinus surgeons here in L.A., but even I continue to be surprised at how popular the procedure has become. I recently came across an article that estimated that 80 to 90% of sinus sufferers report a significant reduction in symptoms following this type of sinus surgery. The benefits … Continue reading Endoscopic Sinus Surgery By the Numbers
View More >>What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
An endoscope is a small, thin, lighted instrument that allows a sinus surgeon to peer inside your nasal cavities and identify blockages and other issues where they occur. As a Los Angeles sinus specialist, I often rely upon the endoscope because it is a safe medical instrument that allows me to perform a wide variety … Continue reading What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
View More >>Tired of Being Tired? Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Can Help
Sinus symptoms can affect your life in countless ways. Obstructed breathing can lead to headaches and sleep difficulties; congestion can affect your comfort and energy; and infections can lay you up for days or weeks at a time. What all these symptoms have in common is fatigue – your sinuses are essential to the air … Continue reading Tired of Being Tired? Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Can Help
View More >>Removing Nasal Polyps Safely
Nasal polyps are small, pearl-colored growths that can line the interior walls of the nose or sinuses. They arise when inflammation degrades the cell walls, allowing them to take on water and become swollen. Although smaller polyps may resolve on their own with medication and proper precautions, larger polyps can become chronic and difficult to … Continue reading Removing Nasal Polyps Safely
View More >>Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Works
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 >>Why Sinus Surgery Makes You a Better Golfer
We don’t always associate healthy sinuses with an athletic lifestyle, but the connection between the two is undeniable. Sometimes the experience of a star athlete can provide a window into how our sinuses can affect performance, and why it’s so important to maintain good sinus health. Take golf star Jason Day. Fans of the links … Continue reading Why Sinus Surgery Makes You a Better Golfer
View More >>Sinus Surgery for a Stubborn Infection?
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 >>Do I Need Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
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?
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