Tag Archives: sinus

Image Guided Balloon Sinuplasty for Recurring Sinus Infections

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 […]

Risks of Quinolone Antibiotics: Why You Should Consider Alternatives

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 […]

WHEN TO DECIDE BALLOON SINUPLASTY VS SINUS SURGERY ?

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 […]

Keeping Nasal Irrigation Clean

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 […]

Sinus Infections & SuperAntigens

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 […]

Sinus Infection Feature on Atlanta’s Fox 5

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 […]

Sinus Relief: How Do I Relieve Sinus Pressure?

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 […]

What is a Balloon Sinuplasty?

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 […]

Feature with Dr. Redding: When Do I go to the Doctor with a Cold?

Exactly when to visit your doctor with cold symptoms can be puzzling.  Every week I see patients that can’t seem to wait to come in to let me know they have “been sick for three days”, whereas others “have been fighting this for 3 months” before they seek care. A recent study in the Journal […]