Sinus & Nasal Treatment Center in Austin, TX

Comprehensive Care for Chronic Nasal Issues

Many patients suffer from chronic nasal allergies, congestion, recurring sinus infections, and sinus pressure, often with limited relief despite multiple doctor visits. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador, both experienced Otolaryngologists, specialize in non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques that have helped thousands find lasting relief. As members of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, they offer state-of-the-art allergy treatments.

Our office is a recognized center of excellence, providing in-depth training to ENT physicians nationwide on balloon sinuplasty and other advanced minimally invasive techniques. We also offer comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, including a low-dose in-office Xoran MiniCAT CT scan, for thorough evaluation in one convenient location.

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Allergy Treatments

We offer thorough allergy testing and treatment, including allergy drop immunotherapy, at our Allergy Center. 

Important: Allergy medications do not prevent allergies; they mask symptoms and may cause side effects, often requiring indefinite use. Immunotherapy, such as allergy drops, helps your body build antibodies to block allergic reactions and typically lasts about three years.

In addition to allergy drops, Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador expertly combine various safe and effective medications to tailor the perfect therapy plan for each patient.

Patient Testimonial

“The care I received was outstanding. The results are amazing and I should have done this long ago. I couldn’t be happier. My allergies were so bad that no amount of medicine could control them. The surgery has allowed me to manage so much better that I haven’t had to take any allergy medicine since the procedures. The staff has been wonderful and Dr. Slaughter does amazing work”. – Phyllis B.

Non-allergy Related Treatment

Some patients experience congestion, runny nose, and sinus infections despite negative allergy testing. Possible causes include:

• Local Allergic Rhinitis (LAR): A true nasal allergy not detected by skin or blood tests, but treatable with allergy drops formulated based on seasonal exposures like weeds, grasses, molds, dust, and dander.
• Vasomotor Rhinitis: An allergy-like reaction triggered by temperature, humidity, or barometric changes. Treatment includes prescription nasal sprays containing ipratropium bromide, which controls symptoms but requires multiple daily uses and may cause nasal dryness. We also offer a minimally invasive, in-office nerve-targeting procedure that reduces hyperactive nerve activity causing symptoms, providing long-term relief with minimal downtime. This procedure takes about 15 minutes under IV sedation in our office. There is no significant recovery and patients are back to normal activity the next day.
• Structural Issues: Conditions such as chronic sinusitis, deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, nasal polyps, and fungal sinusitis may mimic allergy symptoms. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador evaluate all patients personally to ensure accurate diagnosis and create personalized treatment plans. Minimally invasive office procedures under IV sedation, like turbinate reduction and polyp removal, are available.  Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador can perform video nasal endoscopy at the time of your visit or procedure to obtain a culture and guide your therapy. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador also can perform a custom antibiotic sinus wash, called lavage, to evacuate the sinus infection and irrigate the sinus cavity with antibiotics. This is typically done under IV sedation along with balloon sinuplasty.

Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedure that opens blocked sinus passageways to relieve chronic sinusitis, recurring infections, sinus pressure, and even migraines. Performed under IV sedation in our state-of-the-art procedure room, the procedure involves inflating a tiny balloon inside sinus drainage pathways to restore natural airflow without packing or stents.

Benefits include:

• About 15-minute procedure time
• Immediate improvement in breathing and sinus pressure for most patients
• Minimal discomfort and quick recovery (usually back to work the next day)
• No bruising or swelling like traditional surgery

Research shows a 97.5% success rate with significant long-term relief and reduced need for antibiotics and doctor visits.

Sinus and Nasal Surgery

Modern sinus and nasal surgeries now avoid the old discomforts of packing and splints. Procedures such as septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and polyp removal are performed in-office with IV sedation and minimal downtime.

The algorithm we followed in the past was to use maximal medical therapy and if that failed we would do sinus surgery. Now Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador do balloon sinuplasty typically in conjunction with correction of any deviated septum and shrinking the turbinates. Any nasal polyps can be addressed at the same time. This minimally invasive technique will cure the chronic sinusitis 97.5% of the time without any surgery of the sinus being performed.

In rare cases, surgical therapy is still required for the sinuses. In these instances the natural outflow tract has been destroyed by the infection and balloon dilation alone will not be successful. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador treat this condition with a hybrid approach using the sinus balloon where at all possible and minimally invasive surgical therapy where needed. This can be performed in our office procedure room under IV sedation. The procedure usually takes less than 15 minutes and patients can resume work the next day. There is no packing, splinting, or plastic placed in the nose. Most patients do not require pain medication.

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Nasal Valve Collapse

Nasal obstruction can cause difficulty breathing. We offer FDA-approved VIVAER® radiofrequency treatment, a non-surgical, minimally invasive option proven to improve nasal valve collapse.

Septoplasty

The septum is the divider between the two nasal cavities and it is frequently crooked from abnormal growth or trauma. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador performs modern minimally invasive Endoscopic Septoplasty which can be performed right in the office with intravenous sedation. Our office pioneered techniques that do not require any intranasal packing or splinting. Minimal discomfort, rapid recovery, and little downtime makes this an easy procedure to correct those long-standing nasal blockage issues.

Endoscopic Turbinate Reduction

Turbinate swelling is a frequent reason for nasal congestion. The turbinates are natural shelves that humidify, warm and filter the air we breathe. Whether from allergies, infection, or addiction to nasal sprays, the turbinates may stay persistently swollen despite maximal medical therapy. The reduction of the swollen nasal turbinates can now be performed by a minimally invasive technique similar to liposuction as an office procedure. They can be safely reduced in minutes to allow for free-breathing using this technique. Painless and with essentially no recovery the patient is right back to normal activity the next day. This technique does not carry the risk of an overly dry nose or “empty nose syndrome” that the old techniques could cause. It is typically performed under IV sedation in our office and may be combined with balloon sinuplasty.

Polypectomy – Polyp Removal

Recurring extensive surgical therapies over many years can be painful and expensive. Modern office-based Polypectomy procedures can be done safely and with comfort using intravenous sedation without the need for general anesthesia in our procedure room. Combined with Balloon Sinuplasty it can provide long-lasting results without all the downtime and expense. Comprehensive management in our Allergy Testing and Treatment Center can also dramatically reduce polyp recurrence. Typically polypectomy is performed along with balloon sinuplasty.

Fungal Sinusitis Treatment

Fungal sinus infections are a very difficult issue for some patients. This unique form of infection will not respond to traditional medical therapies. Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador use a comprehensive approach involving Balloon Sinuplasty, minimally invasive polyp removal using a microdebrider, antifungal topical therapies, and allergy management to relieve this condition with minimal recovery and lasting results.

Rhinoplasty

Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Salvador integrate functional and cosmetic nasal care. Our in-office rhinoplasty procedure under IV sedation reshapes nasal bones and tip through a small incision, enhancing appearance while preserving optimal breathing. The procedure typically lasts about an hour with minimal downtime, no packing, and quick recovery.

Schedule a consultation

If you would like to learn more about the sinus and nasal treatments offered at Sinus & Snoring Specialists, call (512) 601-0303 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Slaughter or Dr. Salvador at our office in Austin, TX.