Nose Specialists

Treatment for nasal and sinus conditions

Nasal and sinus conditions occur regularly in a large percentage of the population. They may be a result of allergies, nasal or sinus inflammation, or even a deviated septum.

Our providers are specifically trained to treat common nasal conditions including:

• Congestion or chronic obstruction
• Deviated septum
• Foreign object removal
• Nasal polyps
• Nosebleeds
• Rhinitis
• Sinus allergies
• Sinusitis

Sinusitis and treatment options

Sinusitis or a sinus infection is a common condition and can occur in adults and children after an upper respiratory infection, a common cold or allergies. Sinuses are hollow cavities found near your nasal passage and eyes. The infection becomes trapped in the sinus cavities and may cause inflammation, pressure and pain.

Our providers may recommend a variety of treatment options including prescription medication, pain relievers, antibiotics, immunotherapy options or surgery.

Surgical treatment for sinusitis may include the use of Propel, which is a sinus stent. Sinus surgery with the Propel sinus stent uses a combination of device design and medication delivery to improve the outcomes of surgery and provide relief at the source.

There are different types of sinusitis including acute, subacute, chronic or recurrent.

Symptoms of sinusitis may include runny nose or other cold symptoms lasting longer than 10 days, post nasal drip, headaches, facial discomfort, bad breath, cough, fever, sore throat and swelling around the eyes.

These symptoms also resemble other medical conditions. Our ear, nose and throat doctors can diagnose and treat the root cause of your symptoms.

Deviated septum

Another common cause of nasal obstruction and congestion is a deviated septum, which occurs when the thin wall between your nasal passages is displaced, making one nasal passage smaller.

A deviated septum can sometimes make breathing difficult, create facial pain and cause nosebleeds. Our ear, nose and throat doctors can determine the best possible treatment for your nasal obstruction, which may include medications, nasal dilators or surgery if necessary.

Nasal polyps

Nasal polyps are most common in young and middle-aged adults. They are soft, painless, noncancerous growths that form in your nasal passages or sinuses.

Small polyps usually go unnoticed. Larger polyps may restrict nasal passages or cause difficulty breathing. They may also contribute to diminished sense of smell and chronic infections, inflammation and irritation.

Symptoms of nasal polyps include a runny nose, persistent congestion, facial pain or headache, teeth pain, frequent nosebleeds, and decreased sense of smell and or taste. Treatment for polyps can include medication as well as nonsurgical and surgical procedures.

One nonsurgical treatment for nasal polyps is Sinuva, a stent implant. It delivers anti-inflammatory medicine directly to the nasal polyps, providing up to 90 days of continuous relief. Placed in your ethmoid sinus, Sinuva is usually not able to be felt. It is removed by your provider 90 days after placement or sooner.

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