TL;DR A deviated septum can’t always be seen, but it can cause ongoing breathing and sinus issues. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, frequent nosebleeds, sinus infections, facial pain, and trouble breathing through one or both nostrils. Snoring and poor sleep…
TL;DR Most sinus infections are short-term, but symptoms lasting over 3 months may signal chronic sinusitis and higher risk of complications. Blocked sinuses trap mucus, allowing bacteria to grow and creating a cycle of inflammation and infection. Red flags need…
If you are like most people today, the last thought you really had about the connections between your ears, nose, and throat happened during your high school biology final exam. However, it may be time to resurrect what you remember…
Sinus Specialists | Boise ENT Sinus & Snoring Specialists Millions of people who've experienced congestion or pain and pressure in their heads, along with greenish-yellow discharges when blowing their noses, know how miserable sinusitis can be. But when your condition lasts for…
Understanding the Causes and What You Can Do Have you ever caught an unpleasant odor seemingly coming from your own nose and wondered what's causing it? As an ENT specialist near you, I see this concern frequently, and while it…
What To Do If Antibiotics Do Not Work for a Sinus Infection According to CNN, many cases of sinusitis (sinus infections) don't respond well-or at all-to traditional antibiotics. The reason your sinus infection might persist despite using antibiotics is because…
What is Laryngitis? Laryngitis is a condition that affects the vocal cords and results in the loss of voice and the inflammation of the surrounding tissues. This ailment is typically transient and does not cause any serious health complications. In…
An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Many allergens are naturally-occurring in the environment. Other allergens, such as smog, are manmade. Though you may experience an allergic reaction during any of the four seasons, the summer weather…
Boise ENT Sinus & Snoring Specialists | ENT Doctor TL;DR: Botox for Vocal Cords Botox Uses: Beyond wrinkle treatment, botox helps with vocal cord disorders, improving voice quality. Conditions Treated: Spasmodic dysphonia: Causes vocal cord spasms, leading to hoarseness and…
The winter holidays are over, and for those who suffer from outdoor allergies, so is the vacation from worrying about nasal congestion. The wintertime respite from pollen and other plant generated allergens is about to give way to springtime stuffiness…