1. The balloon is left in the sinuses Actually no material is left in the sinuses. The balloon is inserted in to the sinus outflow tract, inflated, deflated, then removed. Unlike cardiac blood vessel dilation the sinus outflow tract area is made of fine compressible bone and no stent is left or required. 2. The […]
Allergy drops don’t work as well as shots The research shows that well formulated allergy drop therapy is as effective as allergy shots for all allergy symptoms in adults and children. Actually in most cases it is more effective simply because of compliance issues. It is easier to be consistent with a therapy you can […]
How many times have you sat down, laptop open, headphones on, ready for peaceful travel and it turns out the person sitting right next to you has a severe cough? You finally get to have that holiday vacation and you spend the entire trip with a sinus infection. These helpful hints hopefully will give you a […]
There are several things you can do to avoid getting a sinus infection. Obviously, washing hands thoroughly, avoiding people with active infection, avoiding cold exposure which dries the sinus lining are all helpful. Allergy control is also critical. Allergic inflammation of the nose and sinuses reduces the natural defenses of the sinus lining making it […]
Dr. Slaughter pioneered the use of IV sedation in the office for balloon sinuplasty procedures. As a Center of Excellence training center for ENT physicians nationally he has optimized and refined this approach to provide the ultimate in patient comfort and safety. It may surprise patients to hear that most balloon sinuplasty procedures performed in […]
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 […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, also known as OSA, is a very common disorder where the upper airway collapses during sleep. This collapse prevents the movement of air in to the lungs causing a drop in the blood oxygen levels. The drop in the oxygen creates arousals from deep sleep to light sleep leaving the patient unrestored […]
Dizziness is a vague term. It can mean an off-balance feeling, a spinning (vertigo) feeling, or just feeling like your head is in a cloud. Although dizziness can come from neurologic issues, frequently the cause is an ear issue. Ear issues such as middle ear pressure, eustachian tube dysfunction, and inner ear inflammation (labyrinthitis) are […]
Many patients may develop an inflammation of the inner ear. Typically from a bacterial or viral infection that starts in the nose or sinuses. They will notice a sudden onset of symptoms and usually end up in an urgent care office or with their primary care doctor. The doctor’s examination is normal as the middle […]
Another sinus infection, another trip to the doctor, lost work time, lost sick leave, copay and medicine costs. Having a sinus infection is no small issue. Especially when they keep recurring. If you are having several sinus infections each year, you may be a good candidate for balloon sinuplasty to resolve this issue. There used […]
