When you’re feeling poorly because of a problem with your nose or mouth your entire life just doesn’t feel the same.
This tool on our website offering nose- and mouth-related illnesses is designed to help you easily find your symptoms and connect you to solutions. Our sense of smell helps us enjoy life — we can take in the aromas of our favorite foods and environments but it’s also is a warning system, alerting us to danger signals such as gas leaks, spoiled food and fire. Sinusitis can be acute and short-lasting or a chronic recurring problem but either way it can debilitate our lives. Snoring problems can not only steal a good night’s sleep, but also affect the ones you love most. Regardless your unique circumstance you’ll be able to find some answers here.
The research at the government-funded National Institutes of Health and other public-private and university programs is constantly yielding new insight into these age-old problems. New technology and tools are also always in development. Our commitment to you is to keep you in-the-know about the latest developments in all of the nose- and mouth-related health areas.
Once you feel you’ve learned what you can here, our specialists would love to meet with you and listen to your unique symptoms. We’ve made it as easy as clicking on one of the options to the right and you’ll be starting on the road to better health and happiness.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinusitis is a condition that causes facial pain and pressure, sinus headaches, and recurrent sinus infections. It may be acute (lasting four weeks or less) or chronic (lasting longer than 12 weeks). 37 million Americans suffer from these symptoms, brought on by inflammation of the sinus lining that prevents normal mucus drainage. For those patients…
ClariFix®
ClariFix® is the first and only FDA approved medical device used to treat chronic rhinitis in adults. It helps treat runny nose, nasal congestion and postnasal drip, which can be caused by out-of-balance nerves in the nose. What Is Rhinitis? Rhinitis is similar to hay fever, but is caused by something other than an allergen.…
Loss of Smell
Officially called anosmia, the loss of smell can deprive you of the everyday joys of great cooking or your favorite walk outdoors. Some degree of loss in your ability to smell comes with age, other times it can be temporary if related to nasal congestion or allergies. Symptoms & Causes Finding the cause of your…
Nose Bleeds
If you have a nose bleed it’s important to remember most times the underlying problem isn’t as bad as you might think. The condition is very common so don’t be too alarmed. Tracing the cause of a nosebleed can be difficult. Symptoms & Causes If you are exposed to dry, cold climates in the winter…
Propel Sinus Implant
Chronic sinusitis is a common affliction that affects an estimated 37 million Americans each year. The condition is marked by inflammation of the sinuses that blocks the nasal passages, causing chronic infections. Symptoms include nasal congestion, sinus pain and pressure, loss of smell and taste, nasal discharge, headache, fatigue and depression. Medications may provide temporary…
Radiofrequency Ablation
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk for a number of health problems. Snoring and daytime fatigue are just the tip of the iceberg; more serious complications such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and diabetes can occur, making the need for treatment a top priority. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) works for…
Sinus
Nearly everyone has made the trip down the cough and cold aisle at the supermarket and found an arsenal of sinus symptom relief. Dealing with sinus symptoms can be confusing, since they mimic those of a nasty cold. Knowing how to differentiate a sinus infection from a common cold will enable you to treat it…
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which the relaxed muscles at the back of the throat close, which stops breathing typically from 20 seconds to up to three minutes. Most sufferers experience this cycle of snoring, apnea and awakening five or more times a night. Sleep apnea has a higher incidence among people age 40…
Snoring
Snoring is a widespread problem many couples must deal with in order to get a good night’s rest. Most cases are mild and only occur occasionally but some cases are severe and can cause serious health risks. It’s best to consult your doctor if your symptoms are worsening or throwing off your day-to-day routines. Symptoms…
SomnoGuard© AP
Snoring is a widespread condition that affects millions of Americans. Not only does it interfere with an individual’s ability to get a good night’s sleep, but it can cause relationship stress and has been linked to a number of serious health conditions including sore throat and headaches, chronic fatigue, poor concentration, excessive daytime drowsiness, heart…