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How to Diagnose Sinus Problems
As anyone who watches House can tell you, diagnosis is both an art and a science. The art is sussing out just the right details from a patient in distress; sometimes the symptoms we think of as inconsequential can help unlock the underlying cause. The science is applying this information carefully to the universe of … Continue reading How to Diagnose Sinus Problems
View More >>Sinus Headaches: Everything You Need to Know
Your head is throbbing. It has an unusual quality that is simply agonizing – sensitive to movement, localized behind the face. It has not responded to painkillers, or to home remedies. It’s torture. You are experiencing a sinus headache, a common symptom that affects millions of Americans each year. Often mistaken for migraines because of … Continue reading Sinus Headaches: Everything You Need to Know
View More >>When is Snoring Serious?
At the Los Angeles Sinus Institute, we see a lot of patients with sleeping difficulties. These tend to range in gravity from occasional snoring to chronic sleep apnea, but the point is always the same: everyone just wants a good night’s sleep. I have spent some time discussing the risks of sleep apnea already in … Continue reading When is Snoring Serious?
View More >>Sinus Infection? Get a Sinus Culture and Know for Sure
Sinus infections are often treated as a single big problem, but within this category can lurk any number of different causes and pathogens. The range of bacteria that set up camp inside human sinuses can run the gamut from mild to aggressive, and understanding which is which is essential if you want to your treatment … Continue reading Sinus Infection? Get a Sinus Culture and Know for Sure
View More >>Allergies or Sinusitis: Know the Difference
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 >>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 >>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
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