ENT health entails the ear, nose, and throat. Before meeting up with your ENT specialist, you need to be prepared. The following steps will guide you in preparing for your appointment, especially if you are about to consult a sinus doctor. Book the Appointment The first step is to call [...]
Food allergies are an increasingly common issue in America, with 8% or 1 in 13 children affected. Allergy symptoms can range from the mild, like a runny nose, to the more severe and life-threatening, like anaphylaxis. Even though the problem is quite common, many people with food allergies still feel [...]
Do you feel a sinus infection coming on? It can come across as a pesky annoyance whether you’re on the go or trying to relax at home. When it comes to pinpointing the source of your pain, very rarely do patients tie it to enlarged turbinates. In this blog we [...]
Are you experiencing tooth pain? If you are, you might be wondering if it’s because your sinuses are flaring up. When it comes to sinus infections and toothaches, there’s definitely a direct link. Toothaches are one of the more annoying symptoms of an oncoming sinus infection. Experts say it is [...]
In this era, every runny nose has become alarming. As parents, we're always ready when our little ones come down with the case of the sniffles, but when do we need to do more than just offer a tissue and loving words? Each year, approximately 7% of children with respiratory [...]
If you have a case of the sniffles all winter long, you're not alone. Winter does not only bring about colds and sneezing attacks that leave us feeling on edge, but it also leaves our noses stuffy and clogged. Breathing exercises are one of the most natural remedies for sinus [...]
Are you having trouble breathing? Do you have a headache or pressure in your head? These are all symptoms of sinusitis, which can be alleviated by giving yourself an effective sinus massage. Sinus infections and their resulting symptoms can be very unpleasant at best and debilitating at their worst. Unfortunately, [...]
Approximately 11.6 percent of Americans will get sinusitis at least once in their lifetime. Many infections last a week or less, but if your immune system isn’t strong enough or you’re suffering from other health conditions, the sinusitis may last longer. A weak immune system or health problems aren’t the [...]
Did you know that your face and skull are fitted with air-filled sacs called sinuses? These components carry out several critical functions. Among said duties is to protect the nose and other parts of the respiratory tract from potentially harmful invaders like air pollutants and illness-inducing microscopic pathogens. However, numerous [...]
Turbinate reduction surgery is increasing in popularity and becoming more common due to its high success rate. The procedure effectively improves the ability to breathe and clear the airway without affecting how the turbinates function. There are a few indicators that you may be a candidate for turbinate reduction surgery [...]
