The preservation of normal structures, restoration of sinus ventilation, and physiologic mucous drainage are central, time-tested principles used in treating patients with sinusitis as reported by the … [Read more...] about Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy: One-year follow-up
Balloon Sinuplasty
In 2006, Drs. Siegel and Bosworth along with several physicians from Johns Hopkins University were the first physicians on the East Coast to perform balloon sinuplasty. This procedure is similar to … [Read more...] about Balloon Sinuplasty
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring is a very common problem. At least 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and 25% snore every night. It is more common in males and persons who are overweight. Snoring also tends to worsen … [Read more...] about Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring
Snoring is a very common problem. At least 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and 25% snore every night. It is more common in males and persons who are overweight. Snoring also tends to worsen … [Read more...] about Snoring
Cautery-Assisted Palatal Stiffening Operation (CAPSO)
Our goal is to inform you of what you can expect before and after surgery and how to best care for yourself at home. We believe that having as much information as possible prior to surgery will help … [Read more...] about Cautery-Assisted Palatal Stiffening Operation (CAPSO)
Making your own saline solution for nasal irrigation
Saline solution: Boil 1 pint water Add 2 teaspoons salt Add 3 teaspoons baking soda (NOT baking powder) Let this mixture cool to body temperature. When using an irrigation syringe, begin by … [Read more...] about Making your own saline solution for nasal irrigation
Fungal Sinusitis
What is a fungus? Fungi are plant-like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Since they do not have chlorophyll, fungi must absorb food from dead organic matter. Fungi share with bacteria the important … [Read more...] about Fungal Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
The shape of your nasal cavity could be the cause of chronic sinusitis. The nasal septum is the wall dividing the nasal cavity into halves; it is composed of a central supporting skeleton covered on … [Read more...] about Deviated Septum