Obstruction of the sinus drainage pathways can lead to persistent sinus problems. This blockage can be caused by swelling of the membranes due to allergies or frequent infections. Read more about sinus infections.
If the obstruction is due to a deviated septum (deformed cartilage or bone) or polyps (inflammatory soft tissue growth) medical and/or surgical treatment will be helpful.
Yes. It is both safe and efficient to perform a combined nasal and sinus surgery as an outpatient in a hospital or surgical center.
Snoring can be very serious if it is associated with sleep apnea (breathing stoppage). Snoring can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke. Loud snoring may be disruptive to someone else’s sleep, as well.
The cause could be Silent Reflux, also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). Stomach acids can flow backwards into the throat (not associated with indigestion or stomach pain) causing irritation to the voice box.
In most cases early treatment will preclude permanent damage.
Infection of ear canal (outer ear) can occur with excessive exposure to water, usually from swimming. This can be easily treated with cleaning and ear drops provided by your ENT specialist.
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can be caused by minor ear infections, high frequency hearing loss or a possible growth on the nerve of hearing.
