Breathing difficulty is a worrisome sensation, which can lead you to feel as though normal breathing is a challenge or that you have to work harder to get adequate air supply. Breathing problems can result from many different factors and are not limited to the lungs and respiratory system. In some cases, breathing issues stem specifically from nasal and sinus-related problems.
Nearly everyone has had at least one experience with sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection. For some individuals, sinusitis is unfortunately a chronic condition. This means that the condition lasts longer than eight weeks at a time or it occurs more than four times within a year. Some people are more prone to developing chronic sinusitis because they suffer from allergic rhinitis or have structural abnormalities within their sinuses or nasal passages.
If you’ve been suffering from sinus pressure, sinus pain, sinus headaches and all of the other unpleasant symptoms of a chronic sinus infection, DFW Sinus Select is here to help. Whether you are frustrated by sinus medications that are not working or you have already undergone an unsuccessful sinus procedure, our experienced Dallas/Fort Worth ENT doctors are dedicated to tailoring an effective treatment plan designed to meet your needs. In fact, relief may be as simple as a minimally invasive procedure called a Balloon Sinuplasty.
The symptoms of a sinus infection can be unpleasant and challenging to live with. From sinus pressure, headaches, and nasal congestion to trouble breathing through your nose, there are many ways that this condition can impact your quality of life. Unfortunately, for some individuals, sinus infections are a chronic problem. Chronic sinusitis, also known as recurrent sinusitis, can develop for a number of different reasons.
Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, is a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year. While many people have some understanding of what causes a sinus infection, a sizable portion of those who suffer from chronic sinusitis also have nasal polyps – a condition that far fewer know about or understand. In this blog, the ENT physicians at DFW Sinus Select will explain what nasal polyps are and how they are connected to sinus infections.
Chronic sinusitis can severely impact the quality of your life. For those individuals suffering from the frustrating and debilitating symptoms of chronic sinus pressure, headaches and congestion, a balloon sinus procedure may be an ideal option for providing long-term symptom relief with minimal downtime.
It may come as no surprise that there’s a close relationship between allergic rhinitis and sinus issues, namely sinusitis (also known sinus infections). But how exactly do the two conditions go hand in hand? In this blog, the otolaryngologists at DFW Sinus Select will break down the connection between the two in simple terms. This post will explain both how the sinuses work, and how allergic rhinitis impacts the sinuses.
Your sinuses are air-filled spaces located behind your forehead, eyes, nose and cheekbones. They are typically something you never think about until they start causing problems. Within the sinuses, you’ll find a layer of membranes and small, hair-like structures called cilia. Cilia help move the naturally occurring mucus in the sinuses toward small sinus openings where the mucus is then able to drain into your nose.
Along with cooler temperatures, autumn also brings with it fall allergies. And record rainfall in the south this summer means that certain areas, including Texas, are going to be especially hard hit by allergies this season. This may come as no surprise to residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which has been significantly impacted by fall allergy season in years past.
At DFW Sinus Select, we know just how frustrating it can be to endure the painful, body-wide symptoms caused by chronic sinusitis. Many patients end up in our office because they have tried just about every treatment imaginable without success. The good news is that there are a handful of alternative options to explore, one of which is a minimally invasive procedure called Balloon Sinuplasty that can help you get rid of chronic sinusitis symptoms in just one office visit. The best part is that the entire procedure can be performed right from the comfort and convenience of the doctor’s office – no hospital or surgery center visit needed.
