Approximately 25% of people in the USA snore nightly. The bed partner is typically significantly bothered by this noise but they may also be concerned that it is a more serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There is a
1. The balloon is left in the sinuses Actually no material is left in the sinuses. The balloon is inserted in to the sinus outflow tract, inflated, deflated, then removed. Unlike cardiac blood vessel dilation the sinus outflow tract area
Allergy drops don’t work as well as shots The research shows that well formulated allergy drop therapy is as effective as allergy shots for all allergy symptoms in adults and children. Actually in most cases it is more effective simply
How many times have you sat down, laptop open, headphones on, ready for peaceful travel and it turns out the person sitting right next to you has a severe cough? You finally get to have that holiday vacation and you
There are several things you can do to avoid getting a sinus infection. Obviously, washing hands thoroughly, avoiding people with active infection, avoiding cold exposure which dries the sinus lining are all helpful. Allergy control is also critical. Allergic inflammation
Dr. Slaughter pioneered the use of IV sedation in the office for balloon sinuplasty procedures. As a Center of Excellence training center for ENT physicians nationally he has optimized and refined this approach to provide the ultimate in patient comfort
Experienced dentists can see the destructive changes to the health and structure of your teeth from teeth grinding at night time. It isn’t uncommon at all for patients to present to our office reporting that they have to use a
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, also known as OSA, is a very common disorder where the upper airway collapses during sleep. This collapse prevents the movement of air in to the lungs causing a drop in the blood oxygen levels. The drop
Dizziness is a vague term. It can mean an off-balance feeling, a spinning (vertigo) feeling, or just feeling like your head is in a cloud. Although dizziness can come from neurologic issues, frequently the cause is an ear issue. Ear
Many patients may develop an inflammation of the inner ear. Typically from a bacterial or viral infection that starts in the nose or sinuses. They will notice a sudden onset of symptoms and usually end up in an urgent care
