Sleep Apnea Sufferers May Benefit from Sinus Surgery
One of the most common sleep disorders in Las Vegas is sleep apnea. Patients with sleep apnea don’t only experience poor sleep quality; they have a higher risk for a number of physical health complications including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Patients who can’t tolerate CPAP – the standard treatment for sleep apnea – might…
Do You Have Seasonal Allergies…or Sinusitis?
Spring is well underway now in Nevada and across the U.S. Unfortunately, many people in Las Vegas are experiencing the seasonal onslaught of springtime allergies…or at least they think they are. In many cases, the symptoms attributed to allergies are actually the result of chronic sinus infections. Learning to tell them apart can result in…
Common Treatments for Sinus Infections
Wondering what the most common chronic health condition in the United States is? If you’re suffering from sinusitis in Las Vegas, then you already know. In Nevada, ear and sinus infections rank as the top physical complaint – and statistics reveal the same is true across the country. In fact, some 37 million Americans have…
Surgery Options for Sinus Infections
Do you feel like you have tried every pill at the pharmacy to treat your sinus condition with little to no change in your symptoms? Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. This is when your Las Vegas doctor may recommend a surgical solution. Conditions that can be treated with nasal or sinus surgery include: Nasal blockage…
What is a Sinus Infection?
Suffering from a mild sinus infection can be quite annoying. Common symptoms include nasal congestion and discharge, postnasal drip, sore throat, facial pressure and swelling, loss of smell and taste, headache, fever, fatigue and bad breath. The good news is that you are not alone; experts estimate nearly 37 million Americans have suffered from a…