It is not all that rare for a person to have a slightly deviated septum. What is relatively uncommon is for that deviation to make it difficult to breathe. A severely deviated septum can block one side of the nose and decrease breathing capacity to such a degree that a person mouth-breathes, snores, or experiences […]
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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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Snoring and feeling tired often go together. Because of this, many people who snore nightly believe that they are chronically tired because of their snoring. This may only be part of the picture. Snoring and excessive sleepiness are two of the primary symptoms of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. Here, we discuss what sleep
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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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Sinus symptoms are quite common. They are among the top ten diagnoses made by primary care physicians. Regardless, many people don’t understand what is happening with their sinuses when symptoms do occur, nor how they need to be handled. Here, we’ll discuss some common questions that should be considered. Do sinus symptoms always indicate infection?
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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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An occasional sinus infection is an annoyance. For those who suffer chronic sinus infections several times a year, it can feel difficult to engage in seemingly minor activities. The sinuses are relatively sensitive. Infection here can cause tenderness around the eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead. It can be difficult to breathe well due to congestion.
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