HELP! I'm addicted to nasal spray!
All too often, I see patients suffering from a chronically blocked and stuffy nose, whose problem is being caused in large part by the...
Why your sinuses want you to stop smoking
Most people understand that smoking is bad for your health. The links between tobacco smoking and diseases like lung cancer,...
5 Reasons you should breathe through your nose
A blocked nose is undeniably uncomfortable. Anyone who has ever had a cold can tell you that. But did you know that chronic nasal...
Changing insurance coverage for balloon sinuplasty
Until 4 days ago, patients with Anthem-Blue Cross Blue Shield plans were denied coverage for balloon sinus dilation on the grounds that...
How to stop a nosebleed
The inside of the nose is home to a rich blood supply. Certain areas, such as the front portion of your nasal septum (the wall that...
What is nasal endoscopy?
Nasal endoscopy is a simple procedure typically performed in a medical office by an Otolaryngologist, or Ear, Nose and Throat doctor....
Cone Beam CT - The New Standard?
What is Cone Beam CT? CT stands for computed tomography. This describes a technology that uses x-rays to map out anatomic structures. A...
What is allergy testing?
Allergy symptoms result from the immune system reacting abnormally to a harmless substance as though it were a dangerous invader....
Sublingual Immunotherapy - Allergy Drops
Allergy symptoms result from the immune system reacting abnormally to a harmless substance as though it were a dangerous invader. The...
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
For patients suffering from recurrent or chronic sinusitis that fails to respond adequately to medical management, sinus surgery can...
