by admin | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles, Treatment
Overview Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug...
by admin | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles, Treatment
Diagnosis Your doctor may press gently on the outside of your nose and its surrounding areas. He or she may look inside your nasal passage to check for obstruction and further signs of broken bones. Your doctor may use anesthetics — either a nasal spray or local...
by admin | Jan 3, 2021 | Articles
Overview Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a noncancerous and usually slow-growing tumor that develops on the main (vestibular) nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. Branches of this nerve directly influence your balance and hearing,...
by admin | Dec 17, 2020 | Articles, Nose, Tips, Treatment
Overview Chronic sinusitis occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head (sinuses) are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment. This common condition interferes with the way mucus normally drains, and makes your nose stuffy. Breathing...
by admin | Dec 15, 2020 | Articles, Throat, Treatment
Epiglottitis is defined as inflammation of the epiglottis, most often due to an infectious etiology. Rapid airway obstruction can result from progressive inflammation and edema of the epiglottis. Mortality rates for epiglottitis range from 7% to 20% in adults and are...
by admin | Nov 14, 2020 | Articles, Office, Treatment, Wishes
Overview Septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). When the septum is crooked, it’s known as a deviated septum. A deviated septum can make it harder to...
