Millions of Americans are affected by sinusitis, a condition that causes stuffiness, excess mucus, and facial pain around the cheeks and eyes. If you’re one of the many people for whom these symptoms are common, you may find yourself frequently uncomfortable and searching for answers. At St. Louis Sinus Center, we routinely consult with patients […]
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Not being able to breathe well through the nose is a frustrating problem. Congestion of any kind can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, resulting in additional irritating symptoms. If sleep is achieved, one may quickly switch from nose-breathing to mouth-breathing, again resulting in additional irritating symptoms. Mouth breathing may be just
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Sleep apnea affects as many as 22 million Americans. It is concerning not only because it is so prevalent but also because it masquerades as chronic snoring. Many more people may have sleep apnea than are diagnosed because people aren’t even aware that they need medical care for their snoring problem. Here, we point out
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Balloon sinus dilation is a beneficial treatment that can help you breathe more easily. However, if you’re unsure what happens during or after this non-surgical procedure, you may put off seeing a sinus specialist. Here, we discuss what you should know. You most likely will not need to have your nose packed. One of the
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According to a recent survey of more than 900 allergy-sufferers, less than half of the American adults who had been prescribed an EpiPen for a severe allergic reaction did not use their auto-injector during an attack. One of the interesting findings in this research was that 89 percent of the people surveyed did have a
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Feeling stuffy all the time is just a drag. Is it allergies? A cold? Or could it be something structural that needs to be addressed? Sometimes, that is exactly the case. Chronic nasal obstruction could be the result of what we call enlarged turbinates. The hypertrophy of this part of the nasal passage can make
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Allergy symptoms are often managed with over-the-counter medication. However, this approach does not achieve the best results for every person. When medication does not sufficiently control allergy symptoms, a specialist may recommend immunotherapy. Historically, immunotherapy has been referred to as allergy shots. It is important to recognize the value of sublingual immunotherapy as well. Given
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Sinus problems can occur for several reasons. When the sinuses present symptoms more often than not, though, we may diagnose a person with chronic sinusitis. Because this term has become more familiar in recent years, many patients ask us if they have chronic sinusitis at their very first visit. It is also one of the
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a troubling condition that affects millions of people. A step up from snoring, OSA is characterized by pauses in respiration. A person with this condition may snore very loudly for a time, then go silent. The pause in breathing can last several seconds and may occur up to dozens of
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Spring is upon us and there are so many flowers in bloom, most of us are not surprised by their fragrance in the air. If you can’t seem to smell the rejuvenation of Springtime, it could be that your nasal passages are obstructed by polyps. Nasal polyps are small grape-shaped growths that not only dampen
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