Is it Allergies or COVID-19?
It is finally springtime and that means one thing – seasonal allergies. During a global pandemic, allergy season is more confusing than ever, as many of the telltale symptoms of hay fever are also symptoms of COVID-19. Below is a look at how you can tell the difference. Symptoms of COVID-19 Most of us are…
How Is a Sinus Infection Diagnosed?
While not all sinus infections require treatment, it is important to identify them early. This will ensure if you do need medical intervention, it is readily available. Below is a breakdown of how you can go about getting your sinus infection diagnosed. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection is inflammation of the lining…
Is Nasal Congestion a Sign of COVID?
As the weeks turned into months, we’ve continued to learn more about the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The more we learn, the more symptoms are added to the list of signs of a potential infection. Two newly-added symptoms that may be tricky are congestion and runny nose. Continue reading to learn more about when…
Are You Taking Steps to Combat This Indoor Allergen?
While allergies are often associated with springtime, for many, they are a year-round nuisance. Unfortunately, the pandemic has resulted in most of us spending more time in our homes than ever before, and in the winter months with the windows closed up and the air conditioning off, more than 20 million Americans with a dust…
Does Your Deviated Septum Require Surgery?
The septum is the thin wall of bone and cartilage that separates your nostrils. For most people, their septum is at least slightly off-center, but if this asymmetry is significant, it’s known as a deviated septum. Some people are born with a deviated septum while others are the result of a nose injury. There is…
Are Sinus Infections Serious?
A sinus infection occurs when the lining of your sinus cavity swells or becomes inflamed. This can cause your normally air-filled sinuses to become blocked, fill with fluid and develop into a breeding ground for bacteria. While normally not cause for alarm, when left unmonitored some sinus infections can worsen and become medical emergencies. Acute…
Symptoms of a Sinus Infection
Your sinuses are four pairs of air-filled cavities in your skull and face bones around your nose. Allergies, infections, chemicals and irritation from particulates can cause the lining of these cavities to become inflamed. This inflammation can prevent your sinuses from draining properly and lead to an infection known as sinusitis. Understanding the symptoms of…
VivAer® Procedure
VivAer® Procedure Lasting relief is possible without surgery If you regularly experience difficulty breathing through your nose and nothing seems to help, you may have nasal obstruction. Until now, finding a long-term solution often meant surgery. Now, your physician may be able to offer you lasting relief without surgery by performing the VivAer® procedure to…
RhinAer® Procedure
RhinAer® Procedure Lasting relief is possible without surgery If your nose is always runny, you may be one of the millions of people living with chronic rhinitis. Until now, treatment often meant managing symptoms with medications and sprays.For many patients, these symptoms may be caused by abnormal signals in the nose. Now, your physician can…
Schedule a Virtual Visit
Your health and well-being is our highest priority. We are pleased to offer telehealth services for certain types of appointments. If you are in the high-risk category designated by the CDC or prefer to avoid public places at this time, you can schedule a phone or video appointment. If you’d like to schedule a virtual…
