How Effective Is Balloon Sinuplasty? Posted on March 29, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Balloon Sinuplasty is a quick, non-invasive procedure designed to alleviate the frequent recurrence of chronic sinusitis (sinus infections), congestion and other sinus issues. During the procedure, your sinus specialist will insert a small, flexible balloon catheter into your nasal passage. The balloon is inflated to gently widen the blocked sinus opening, clearing the way for… Read Full Article
What To Expect From a Balloon Sinuplasty Posted on March 14, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic (sinusitis lasting longer than 12 weeks), congestion and other sinus issues. Although balloon sinuplasty is minimally invasive, many people feel anxiety over the thought of undergoing a procedure. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from a balloon sinuplasty to help calm… Read Full Article
What Common ENT Concerns Can Balloon Sinuplasty Treat? Posted on March 1, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure commonly used to treat sinus-related conditions when medicine and home remedies have not provided relief. Choosing to undergo a balloon sinuplasty can open you up to a world of relief for chronic sinusitis, sleep issues and other sinus conditions. Let’s explore how balloon sinuplasty can help you manage… Read Full Article
Is Balloon Sinuplasty Right for Me? Posted on February 16, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists A balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic or recurrent sinus infections when medication is ineffective. Several factors may influence your decision to undergo a Balloon Sinuplasty, including your medical history, the length and severity of your symptoms, your lifestyle and your ability to tolerate the surgery. Let’s take a look… Read Full Article
Dealing with Itchy Eyes, Nose and Ears: What Could Be the Cause? Posted on January 26, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Many of us have experienced the discomfort of itchy eyes, nose or ears, often resorting to home remedies for relief. However, understanding the root causes of these symptoms can help effectively treat and prevent their recurrence in the future. A variety of factors, including illnesses, allergies, infections and environmental elements, can contribute to this discomfort…. Read Full Article
Understanding and Maintaining Healthy Sinuses Posted on January 12, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Sinuses—those hollow spaces behind your facial bones that you likely don’t think about until they cause trouble are a crucial contributor to your overall health and well-being. Let’s take a look at the importance of sinuses and how you can ensure they receive proper care. The Importance of Sinuses We have four sets of sinuses:… Read Full Article
Setting Expectations for Septoplasty Surgery Posted on November 22, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Hearing the word “surgery” can be a little nerve-wracking. Knowing what to expect from surgery can help steady your nerves and prepare you to approach your procedure with confidence. What Is Septoplasty Surgery? Over 260,000 septoplasty surgeries are performed yearly in the United States, making them one of the most common procedures done by ear,… Read Full Article
Signs You Should See an ENT Posted on September 15, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists An ENT specialist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ears, nose and throat, as well as certain issues related to the head and neck. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. As you can imagine, this means ENTs treat a variety of different medical issues. Let’s look at a few of the… Read Full Article
Do Allergies and Asthma Increase My Risk of Nasal Polyps? Posted on August 24, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Nasal polyps are small teardrop-shaped growths on the nasal and sinus cavity lining. While small polyps do not usually cause symptoms, larger growths can block the nose and lead to breathing problems, infections and lack of smell. Approximately 13 million people in the U.S. have nasal polyps. Though they can affect anyone, they’re more common… Read Full Article
How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery? Posted on May 26, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists For children who have chronic, reoccurring ear infections, ear tubes are often recommended. These tubes are made of plastic or metal and are surgically placed in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear, treating and preventing infections. Ear tube surgery is extremely common. In fact, according to one 2022 article published… Read Full Article