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The Joy of Breathing
Many stories about balloon sinuplasty involve long tales of suffering and relief. This one involves a patient with a sense of humor. As he described his own life-long struggle with sinus symptoms, the man in question put his experience thusly: “The clearing of my throat…*ahem*…all day long.” That sums up the experience as well as … Continue reading The Joy of Breathing
View More >>Your Sense of Smell Could Save Your Life
It is widely known that going through life without a sense of smell can inhibit pleasure. Some patients report feeling disgusted by foods they used to love; others find the whole world gray and without interest. Now a new study has identified yet another drawback to impaired olfactory sense (anosmia): mortal danger. Researchers were interested … Continue reading Your Sense of Smell Could Save Your Life
View More >>Meet the Inventor of the PROPEL Sinus Stent
When a valuable medical device appears in the world of ENT surgery, I pay attention. That’s why I was one of the first surgeons in Southern California to offer balloon sinuplasty, and it’s why I have helped to pioneer the use of the PROPEL sinus stent in the past year. The PROPEL stent is simplicity … Continue reading Meet the Inventor of the PROPEL Sinus Stent
View More >>The Allergies Inside
Most of us associate allergies with being outdoors. There’s a reason all those television ads show people wheezing in the presence of pollen, dust and changing seasons. But few of those ads address the frequency with which those same symptoms follow allergies sufferers inside the house, even after they have washed their hands and face. … Continue reading The Allergies Inside
View More >>Lost in Space with Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea can be caused by anatomy, infection or injury. Whatever the cause, its effects can be devastating – think depression, cognitive impairment, weight gain and immune issues. Now a new study has found a link between sleep apnea and a new deficit: spatial memory, especially the mental models we create to locate our … Continue reading Lost in Space with Sleep Apnea
View More >>Why Do I Need Sinus Surgery?
This is a sinus surgery blog, so it tends to focus on the details and news of this field. But sometimes patients come to this site looking for a more global perspective before getting into the nuts and bolts of balloon sinuplasty or septal surgery. So this week, I thought I’d take the long view … Continue reading Why Do I Need Sinus Surgery?
View More >>The Balloon Sinuplasty Nationwide Tour: Burlington NC
Balloon sinuplasty is a simple and speedy procedure that can clear a path for your sinuses to drain in a matter of minutes. Using a simple wire and inflatable tube, your sinus surgeon can promote healing, relieve pressure, and prevent further infections – all on an outpatient basis. No wonder so many patients are enthused. … Continue reading The Balloon Sinuplasty Nationwide Tour: Burlington NC
View More >>The Face of Descartes
Philosophy is heady stuff, but I would be willing to wager that most graduate students don’t imagine that the actual, physical craniums of their leading lights play a role in their work. Yet scholars now are suggesting just such a thing: new research has come to light suggesting that Rene Descartes, famous mind and mathematician, … Continue reading The Face of Descartes
View More >>Beyond Los Angeles Balloon Sinuplasty
I have long been a proponent of a revolutionary new procedure to clear sinus pressure and infection known as balloon sinuplasty. As an early champion of this approach, I was fortunate to find many hundreds of patients willing to try something different. My experience with these patients – and their testimonials – have only underscored … Continue reading Beyond Los Angeles Balloon Sinuplasty
View More >>One More Balloon Sinuplasty Story
Those of you who are following along at home may have just come from reading my prior post on balloon sinuplasty, in which I described a local news team’s take on the watershed procedure. This post zooms in a bit to discuss one woman’s experience with debilitating sinus pressure and pain – and how balloon … Continue reading One More Balloon Sinuplasty Story
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