You may have heard of a serious nasal and sinus issue called “empty nose syndrome”. The lay literature has frequent warnings for people considering nasal and sinus surgery about this complication. The patient would then suffer from a chronically dry nose, crusting, a sensation of a restricted airway, congestion, and recurring sinus infections. It is […]
PREVENTING AND TREATING NOSEBLEEDS As the weather shifts and the air becomes drier, nosebleeds tend to be a more common occurrence. Although nosebleeds can be alarming, most are minor and easy to control. COMMON CAUSES OF NOSEBLEEDS A nosebleed, medically referred to as epistaxis, is bleeding from the blood vessels that line the inside of […]
What is a Migraine? Migraine headaches can be quite debilitating. It is usually a severe headache typically centered more around one eye, worsened by light, lasting for hours, and may be associated with nausea. These are neurological headaches caused by a dilation of the blood vessels in the brain. These headaches are evaluated and treated […]
What are the treatments for Nasal Valve Collapse? Nasal Valve Collapse is a common problem. It is a condition where the ligaments on the outside of the nose are weak or broken and the nostrils collapse when the patient breathes in. The ligaments can break from an injury to the nose or become weaker with […]
Do you need to carry tissues with you because your nose is constantly running? Or do you continuously clear your throat, have post-nasal drip or congestion? If so you may suffer from vasomotor rhinitis (VMR). What is Vasomotor Rhinitis?: Vasomotor rhinitis, sometimes referred to as non-allergic rhinitis is a chronic condition is which the […]
If you have ever been treated for a sinus infection at our office, you may have been prescribed a nasal spray called “DIG”. DIG is a compounded nasal spray made by a specialty pharmacy that contains multiple ingredients to treat sinus infection: Dexamethasone (a topical steroid) Itraconazole (an anti-fungal medication used to treat fungal […]
Turbinates are small structures located on the sidewall of each nasal cavity. Their purpose is to filter, warm, and humidify the air that enters the nose before it hits the lungs. There are three sets of turbinates in the nose, but the inferior turbinates are the largest, and typically cause the most symptoms. Turbinates are […]
How do you know which nasal spray to use when there are so many on the market? Which will work the best? These are common questions at Sinus Snoring Specialists. Let’s talk about the most common types of sprays and what they can do for you. You should ultimately consult with your health care provider […]
Depending on your reason for scheduling an appointment with us, we may request that certain diagnostic tests are done during your visit. Common diagnostic tests that may be performed include sinus CT scans and nasal endoscopies. CT SCAN A sinus CT scan is often necessary to visualize the area inside the nose and sinuses. This […]
Do you feel like your nose is stuffy all the time, or do you wonder why you always seem to have a cold or allergies? It may be that you have nasal polyps – but what exactly are they, what causes them, and what can you do about them? Nasal polyps Nasal polyps are soft, swollen, sac-like […]
