For chronic allergy sufferers, seasonal changes can often mean another dreadful round of miserable allergy and sinus symptoms heading your way. Battling allergy symptoms can be frustrating and make it feel like it’s hard to get anything done, enjoy your regular activities and participate fully in your life. Worse still,...
When you have nasal polyps it can often feel like being stuck on a carousel of miserable sinus symptoms and short-term relief. It is not uncommon for people who struggle with nasal polyps to also contend with chronic sinusitis or other complicating conditions, such as allergies, asthma and other causes...
Do you experience difficulty breathing at night or trouble breathing through your nose in general? Nasal valve collapse may be the culprit. There are many potential causes of nasal obstruction that can range from allergies, sinus infections, and nasal polyps, to structural problems with the nose—such as a deviated septum. Another common...
Millions of people suffer with chronic sinus problems and experience symptoms that can be crippling to daily life. These symptoms can include nasal obstruction or congestion, headaches, facial pressure, loss of smell, fatigue, and pain or fullness. With advanced treatments and less-invasive procedures to it’s possible to enjoy relief from chronic...
Do you constantly—ahem—feel the need to clear your throat? Feel a nagging tickle at the back of your throat that makes you cough? Or perhaps you have difficulty clearing your nose or throat of mucus? Whatever it is, it’s been going on for months. If so, these can be signs...
Millions of people suffer from nasal airway obstruction, which limits the airflow through the nose. Until recently, traditional nasal obstruction treatment options were limited to medications, at-home remedies like breathing strips that only offer temporary relief, or more invasive nasal surgeries. Now, with the VivAer® technology, another option is available...
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors are uniquely qualified to treat sleep apnea. In many cases, ENTs are able to bring permanent relief for sleep apnea through highly target surgical procedures. Sleep apnea is a condition that affects proper breathing while you sleep. It’s most commonly caused by obstructions in the...
Suffering from the dreaded runny nose? The constant, annoying drip, drip, drip. Maybe you never leave home without a pack of tissues. The skin around your nose may be raw and irritated. If you feel like your nose is a faucet that just won’t turn off, it may be time...
If you are considering a Balloon Sinuplasty procedure, or balloon sinus surgery, you’ll likely want to know what to expect. It’s always good to ask questions and discuss specific details with your doctor before undergoing any type of treatment. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimal invasive procedure that uses a small balloon...
Balloon Sinuplasty has transformed thousands of lives for patients with chronic sinus problems. If you struggle with the uncomfortable, painful, and far-reaching effects of sinus inflammation, a Balloon Sinuplasty procedure could provide the long-lasting change you need. “Before” Unresolved chronic sinusitis blocks more than your airways—it also frequently blocks your quality of life. The...