How do I clean my saline rinse bottle? If you are a fan of using plastic saline rinse bottles for sinus irrigation, it’s important to prioritize cleanliness and safety. Always ensure that the bottle is thoroughly cleaned after each use, and make sure to use distilled water when preparing your saline solution. Most people opt […]
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Dr. Aaron Rogers, Dr. Steven Bomeli, Unique Content
Image Guided Balloon Sinuplasty for Recurring Sinus Infections
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Feb
Feb
Are you struggling with persistent sinus infections that just won’t seem to go away? It’s a common issue, particularly as we age. Fortunately, there’s a promising solution available: image-guided balloon sinuplasty. This procedure, performed by experienced sinus surgeons like Dr. Rogers and Dr. Bomeli, offers several advantages over traditional methods, providing patients with a higher […]
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Jan
Jan
Harnessing Platelet-Rich Plasma Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment option across various medical fields, including ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine. Originally popularized in sports medicine for its ability to accelerate the healing of injuries, PRP is now being used to address a range of ENT conditions, such as punctured eardrums, […]
Dr. Aaron Rogers, Unique Content
Risks of Quinolone Antibiotics: Why You Should Consider Alternatives
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Sep
Sep
When dealing with sinus infections, finding the right treatment is essential for a speedy recovery. While antibiotics can be effective in combating infections, not all antibiotics are created equal. Oral quinolone antibiotics, although effective in many cases, come with potential risks that should be carefully considered, especially for mild to moderate sinus infections. In this […]
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Apr
Apr
What is sinus surgery anyway? Sinus surgery is surgical treatment to ventilate the obstructed air pockets within the facial bones. This includes the cheek sinuses, the forehead sinuses, the sinuses between the eyes and a sinus behind the eyes. Sinus surgery has gone through many evolutions over the past 50 years. Before nasal endoscopes and […]
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Oct
Oct
Millions of Americans use Neti Pots, or sinus rinse bottles, or other reusable vessels to irrigate their noses and sinuses. Medical journal reports over the years have surfaced showing these rinses may be harmful, carry bacteria (or worse!) and have even been linked to death. One of the earlier studies from Laryngoscope showed after six […]
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Oct
Oct
The problem with chronic sinus infections is that we don’t seem to have an answer as to “why”. To be totally accurate we seem to have all kinds of answers, too many answers even. Readers: be skeptical when doctors have a lot of answers for something, it probably means they really don’t know. Those who […]
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Jul
Jul
We worked on a piece with Fox 5’s Health Team to discuss the new Propel sinus implant that we use to help sinus surgery patients with healing and recovery. This originally aired July 18 2012 ! We have been using the Propel stents in selected cases since first introduced into practice, and the past couple […]
Do you suffer from obstructed nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic drainage or recurring facial pressure? You may think you have a sinus infection, but antibiotics may not be the answer. In fact, it is incredibly common for people to suspect an infection when nasal inflammation, also known as rhinitis, is the cause of their […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’re experiencing frequent sinus issues, such as infections or difficulty breathing, you may wish to consider balloon sinuplasty. This option is less invasive than surgery and often results in a shorter recovery time. However, you’ll notice the same results from the procedure that you would from surgery. Here at Advanced Ear, Nose, & Throat […]