We’ve all seen the ads on TV and the internet about sleep apnea, and its associated loud snoring and pauses in breathing during sleep. In the morning, patients with this condition often wake up tired and irritable. Most people who have sleep apnea do not know it until someone else tells them, Read More
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3 Most Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
Almost everyone will have ear, nose, and throat problems at various times throughout their lifetime. Most of these issues are fairly mild and respond well to over-the-counter medication, but other conditions warrant a professional medical evaluation. Let’s talk about three of the most common Read More
What Types of Tests Do ENT Doctors Do?
ENT doctors in Austin, Texas, and across the US perform a wide range of services, including diagnostic testing. If you’re struggling with ear, nose, or throat symptoms, your otolaryngologist can perform in-office exams and tests to uncover the reasons why. Here are just some of the tests done at the Read More
What to Expect During a Septoplasty
Statistics show that up to 80 percent of American adults have some form of septal deviation—a condition that occurs when the nasal septum (the cartilage that divides the left and right nasal cavities) is bent or displaced to one side. Many people with a deviated septum either only require Read More
Preparing for a Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure
Do you often have sinusitis symptoms? A balloon sinuplasty procedure is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that offers long-term relief from these symptoms. If conservative treatment options, like decongestants and nasal sprays, are not working, your doctor may recommend this Read More
When To See An Otolaryngologist For Sinus Infections?
Are you having trouble breathing due to nasal congestion? If so, you may have a sinus infection. It is a relatively common condition, like coughs and colds. While this condition may be a minor nuisance your immune system can resolve, there are instances requiring medical help. If you’re unsure Read More
Stop Snoring: Visit an ENT Doctor
It’s normal to snore from time to time. Frequent snoring, however, isn’t—especially if it’s loud enough to wake up other people. It could be a symptom of a potentially serious medical condition. One of the most common culprits in frequent, loud snoring is sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in Read More
Sinus Infection: Symptoms and Treatments
Is your usual cold dragging on and on? Do you always feel the need to blow your nose? Maybe it’s not a cold, but sinusitis, an infection of the air-filled chambers inside your nose (sinuses). Your sinuses produce a slimy secretion called mucus, which keeps your nasal passages moist and traps dust Read More
Talking to a Sinus and Snoring Specialist About Sleep Problems
What exactly happens when you snore? Air has trouble passing through the tissues in your airways. This causes a buildup of air pressure, which causes the uvula and the soft palate to vibrate, which causes a snoring sound. Snoring is usually caused by either sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) Read More
Sinus Pressure Relief Tips
Sinus pressure is often caused by nasal congestion or a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, which causes the lining of the sinuses to become inflamed. There are a number of remedies and treatments that can help to relieve symptoms, but treatment from an otolaryngologist may be recommended for Read More
