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Category Archives: Sinus and Nasal

Allergy Symptoms

Your Allergy Symptoms Might Not Be Allergies At All…

The typical allergy complaints include congestion, runny nose, post nasal drip, sinus pressure, sneezing, headache, and fatigue. These symptoms may very well be from allergy but they may also be from a completely different diagnosis. Failing to identify and treat these other causes can leave the patient still symptomatic despite good allergy therapy. What Can […]



Bruxism and Nasal Congestion

Are Teeth Grinding and Nasal Congestion Related?

Experienced dentists can see the destructive changes to the health and structure of your teeth from teeth grinding at night time. It isn’t uncommon at all for patients to present to our office reporting that they have to use a nightly guard in their mouth to try and reduce the destructive changes to the teeth […]


Nasal Valve Repair Austin TX

What Is Nasal Valve Collapse?

Nasal valve collapse is nasal obstruction from collapse of the nostrils when the patient breathes in. The patient will feel like they have difficulty breathing and congestion, especially when they lay down at night. They may or may not notice the visible collapse of the nostrils as the collapse may be internal only. Nasal valve […]




Are Some Sinus Issues Too Severe For Balloon to Work?

MYTH: Some sinus issues are too severe for balloon sinuplasty to work Some people have extensive sinus infection, nasal polyps, and other structural issues like a deviated septum. They want to have non-surgical therapy using balloon sinuplasty to reduce recovery and risks but have been told their issue is too severe for balloon sinuplasty. This […]


allergy treatment austin tx | Sinus & Snoring Specialists

Why Does My Nose Run Like a Faucet?

Some people have to carry Kleenex with them all of the time. They have a runny nose when they eat, when they exercise, when the weather changes, or seemingly for no reason at all. They have had their sinuses evaluated and there isn’t infection. They use allergy medicines but it really doesn’t help. They may […]


6 Tips to Prevent Sinus & Ear Pressure When You Fly | Sinus & Snoring Specialists

6 Tips to Prevent Sinus & Ear Pressure When You Fly

The summer travel season is coming and with that comes airplane trips to exciting places. That may also mean for some of us difficulties clearing our ears and bad sinus pressure during the flight. The reason for these issues comes down to physics. Why Do I Feel Ear Pressure On A Plane? During the ascent […]


Swollen Uvula | Sinus & Snoring Specialists Austin TX

Why Do I Wake up with a Swollen Uvula?

Patients present to our office frequently reporting mornings where their uvula is severely swollen. The uvula is the little hanging structure in the back of the throat. It is essentially an extension of the soft palate. The patient will typically report that this occurred after a night of severe snoring. It can cause choking and […]


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