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Can You Feel a Sinus Infection?
The science of ENT medicine is always growing, with innovative new studies appearing year. Some of these are focused on surgical devices, while others explore promising new medical treatments. And then there are studies like this one, which seek to understand sinus disease by studying how the air you breathe diffuses through the face: Not … Continue reading Can You Feel a Sinus Infection?
View More >>See the Propel Sinus Stent in Action
Treating issues such as sinusitis and nasal polyps occasionally requires more than one procedure. That’s because when airways are opened, the body sometimes compensates by returning to its old form, allowing inflammation to begin the same destructive cycle once again. The Propel sinus stent prevents that. This springy structure holds the airway open to prevent a … Continue reading See the Propel Sinus Stent in Action
View More >>The Struggles of Sinus Cancer
Sinus cancer is not an immediately familiar diagnosis for most people, yet it can and does strike a few thousand people nationwide each year. Far less common than its nearby cousin thyroid cancer, cancer of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx can be difficult to treat. Star quarterback Jim Kelly is bringing increased awareness to this … Continue reading The Struggles of Sinus Cancer
View More >>When Seasons Compress, Allergy Sufferers Lose
The effects of climate change are many and varied, but one demographic that has been directly affected is the many millions of people with seasonal allergies. Abnormally long winters and unusual weather patterns can wreak havoc with sinuses, thanks to the large number of opportunistic bugs, plants and other critters who surge in number when … Continue reading When Seasons Compress, Allergy Sufferers Lose
View More >>A New Voice for Antibiotic Sanity
Much has been said and written about the topic of antibiotic resistance, especially the role played by ENTs in the overprescription of these powerful drugs. The primary concern is isn’t simply waste or expense; it’s that too many antibiotics in the populace has spurred the rise of superbugs which are evolving to resist our best … Continue reading A New Voice for Antibiotic Sanity
View More >>More Cases of MERS Concern US Officials
And then there were three. Numerous news reports have cited the latest case of Middle East Respiratory Virus, or MERS, to appear in the United States. NBC News has reported that a man in Illinois contracted MERS simply from meeting the second case to appear in the US, and shaking his hand. This is concerning … Continue reading More Cases of MERS Concern US Officials
View More >>The Balloon Sinuplasty Press Tour Continues
I love posting balloon sinuplasty stories for two reasons. One, because seeing people recover after months or years of discomfort never gets less wonderful. And two, because in aggregate, these press pieces paint a clear picture of balloon sinuplasty’s emerging place as a mainstream treatment for chronic sinusitis: Don’t have the time or the audio? … Continue reading The Balloon Sinuplasty Press Tour Continues
View More >>The PROPEL Sinus Stent on ABC
The word is getting out about an effective new sinus surgery option called PROPEL. This small, flexible, spring-like stent holds sinus airways open following sinus surgery, delivering a low and steady dose of healing steroids before dissolving harmlessly into the body. In the clip below, you can see actual footage of the PROPEL device seated … Continue reading The PROPEL Sinus Stent on ABC
View More >>The PROPEL “Sinus Stent” Makes News
Here is one of the first of what I expect will be several dozen news stories about the new PROPEL sinus implant. I have written about this before – the PROPEL device is a medical first, a flexible spring-like structure that holds sinuses open and releases a steroid into the surrounding tissues, dissolving completely after … Continue reading The PROPEL “Sinus Stent” Makes News
View More >>Balloon Sinuplasty Spreading Fast
This just in: the Los Angeles Sinus Institute’s most popular procedure continues to gather steam and pick up fans across the country. Balloon sinuplasty, which dilates the openings at the base of your sinuses and allows them to drain comfortably and instantly, is now available as an in-office procedure. Local anesthesia and a quick recovery … Continue reading Balloon Sinuplasty Spreading Fast
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