What is MRSA? Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, otherwise known as MRSA, is a staph infection that is extremely resistant to antibiotics. This infection can be the source of sinusitis, and […]
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What is Otolaryngology?
When you have a sinus infection, you go to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. These doctors, also known as otolaryngologists, are medical doctors who usually complete at least […]
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloons are extremely versatile devices. You can use them to celebrate, or console, or even to fly. And, more prosaically, your otolaryngologist can use them to clear your sinuses with […]
Pediatric Sinus Surgery
Should we, or shouldn’t we? Deciding whether or not to have surgery is complicated. Deciding whether or not your small child should have Pediatric Sinus Surgery can be terrifying. However, […]
Pediatric Sinusitis
Fever. Headache. Cough. Sinus pressure. These can add up to one unhappy kid suffering from pediatric sinusitis. And the worry and lack of sleep can lead to a pretty cranky […]
Why Sinus Surgery May Fail
The most common reason for a failure of sinus surgery is that the real problem was not addressed – and sinus surgery, even if expertly done, will not be as […]
When Sinus Surgery Doesn’t Help
The Importance of Sinus Surgery Alternatives The unfortunate truth is that sinus surgery does not cure sinusitis. In fact, sinus surgery is only intended to widen the openings of the […]
When it all ends in tears…
Crying can be a reaction to so many things. Weddings, funerals, a good movie…tears can be the all-around, all-purpose emotional response. Now, having a good cry can be a wonderful […]
What is a Nasal Polyp?
A question we are often asked…what is a nasal polyp? Typically, a polyp is an abnormal tissue growth that projects from a mucous membrane. In the nose and sinuses, however, […]
Treating Nasal Polyps
As we mentioned in the previous blog post, nasal polyps are the result of inflamed mucosal tissue. The swelling causes the tissue to become heavy, and this heavy tissue falls, […]