Sinus Conditions

Balloon Sinuplasty: The Process, Side Effects, & Recovery

This minimally invasive, highly effective procedure may be an option for patients with sinus problems that do not respond to other treatments — such as nasal decongestant medications and rinses, antibiotics, or corticosteroids. With its high success rate and low risk of complications, balloon sinuplasty has become one of the […]

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Benefits Of Breatheplasty™ Vs Turbinate Reduction

Watch the Video What is Turbinate Reduction? Turbinate reduction surgery is a procedure aimed at reducing the size of the turbinates, which are bony structures inside the nose covered by soft tissue. These turbinates can become enlarged due to chronic inflammation, allergies, or other conditions, leading to nasal congestion and […]

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A Peek Behind the Curtain of Balloon Sinuplasty

What is the balloon sinus dilation procedure and what condition does it treat? Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic sinus surgery that involves a minimally invasive FDA-approved technology used inside the nose for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and can be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia and sedation […]

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When a Stuffy Nose is More Than Seasonal Allergies

Dealing with Spring Allergies Just as you decisively put away that winter jacket, an insidious dusty yellowish-green layer descends on your car… and your life. Tree pollen is a milestone marker that spring has sprung and with it a myriad of frustrating ear, nose, and sinus symptoms. The local pharmacy […]

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What Facial Pressure Can Mean For Your Sinuses

Allergies The most common sinus-related ailment is allergies, and these afflict tens of millions of Americans. Typical causes include pollen, molds, dusts and weeds, especially in the southeast Texas region. Allergic reactions most often cause the sinuses to fill with fluid and drain through the nose and into the throat, […]

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5 Myths About Your Sinuses

To help you get the answers you need, our team of compassionate, skilled medical experts here at Houston Advanced Nose & Sinus has put together this list of the most common myths about sinuses: 1) Aren’t sinus symptoms always caused by a sinus infection? One of the most common myths […]

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Difference Between a Cold and Sinus Infection

Your sinuses are the passageways behind your eyes that run through the skull, producing mucus to keep the inside of the nose moist. During a sinus infection — which can be brought on by bacteria, a virus, or even an allergy — the person may experience sinus pressure behind the […]

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The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

You probably have an intuitive understanding already. Losing sleep can cause you to lose focus, become more susceptible to getting sick, and can lead to other comorbidities. Houston Advanced Nose & Sinus knows too well that one of the common culprits is allergies along with their direct detriment on your […]

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What to Expect From an Endoscopic Surgery

What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is the swelling of the sinuses that causes nasal congestion and discomfort. Symptoms usually include pressure around the face, thick nasal drainage, congestion, blocked ears, a stuffy nose, coughing and more. Nasal blockage can be caused by a number of issues including allergies, polyps, viruses, deviated […]

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How Nasal Congestion Lowers Your Quality of Life

What Is Sinusitis? Behind the cheekbones, in the forehead, and between the eyes sit the sinuses, hollow air spaces in the bones that produce mucus to keep the inside of the nose moist. The mucous act as a protective barrier agent against allergens, pollutants, and dust in the air we […]

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