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Fast Relief for Nasal Polyps
One of the great challenges in being a sinus specialist is determining which problems require surgical intervention, and which do not. Human sinuses are tricky structures, given to massive inflammation in some benign cases and minor sniffles in serious ones. Certain problems resolve themselves overnight, while others can fester for months or even years. One … Continue reading Fast Relief for Nasal Polyps
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 >>Can Allergy Testing Improve My Life?
Allergies and sinuses, sinuses and allergies. They go hand in hand, of course: most people experience the worst symptoms of allergies in their sinuses, including pressure, headaches, post-nasal drip and difficulty breathing. This is why so many allergy sufferers will eventually visit a sinus specialist such as myself – the road to relief goes straight … Continue reading Can Allergy Testing Improve My Life?
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?
View More >>Fast Relief with Balloon Sinuplasty
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 >>The Truth about Vitamin C
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 >>Sinus Problems and Sleep Disorders: Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
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 >>How Your Sinuses Affect Productivity
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 >>What is Turbinate Reduction Surgery?
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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