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What Are Keloids and Do They Have to Be Removed?
Suppose you decided to get your nose pierced. You go to a reputable place, get the piercing, and follow all of the self-care instructions. One month later, you notice a large bump in the piercing…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skull Base Tumors
Skull base tumors require careful treatment not only because they are located near the vital nerves of the brain and spinal cord, but because they are also difficult to diagnose— they present several symptoms such…
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A Hole in Your Nose? We Answer Questions About Septal Perforation
If you’ve experienced consistent whistling every time you breathe through your nose, you may have a perforated septum. This occurs when a trauma, accident or injury creates a hole in the bone separating your nose…
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Which Patients Benefit the Most From Balloon Sinuplasty?
Sinuplasty has proven itself to be a very effective treatment for those dealing with chronic rhinosinusitis. Through this minimally invasive procedure, a tiny balloon is inserted into the blocked sinus cavity, inflated, deflated and then removed.…
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Five Things You Must Know About Fungal Sinusitis
The earth is full of millions of different fungal species—you expose yourself to them every time you take a breath! They live in soil, plants, trees, indoors and even on human skin. Thankfully, most of…
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Sinus Infection, the Flu and the Common Cold: Know the Difference
Sniffles, sneezes and sore throats are all common signs of colds, sinus infections and the flu. These diseases affect millions of Americans each year. In fact: According to the Centers for Disease Control, Americans have an…
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What Happens During a Nasal Endoscopy?
When you have sinus problems, you need solutions. Quickly. Every day you suffer through sinus issues means you’re losing ground at work, missing out on the activities you love and, well, feeling absolutely miserable. The…
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Five Procedures We Perform In Our Office
If your child has painful ear infections and needs to have ear tubes, this doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to the hospital, or even to the outpatient surgery unit. This is one of several services…
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If You Have Allergies, You Should Know These Four Facts
More than 50 million Americans have seasonal allergies, making them the sixth leading cause of chronic illnesses in the United States, costing more than $18 billion. That certainly brings a different perspective to the runny noses and…
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Four Effective Treatments for Children’s Allergies
No parents want to see their children miss out on the fun activities of spring and summer because of sniffling, sneezing and a sore throat. If these happen at the same time every year, your…
