How To Pick Allergy-Friendly Flowers for Valentine’s Day
A bouquet for your partner is a classic Valentine’s Day gift. Unfortunately, for people with pollen allergies, flowers may trigger unpleasant symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, postnasal drip, hives and red or watery eyes. Let’s look at a few allergy-friendly flowers you can grab to show your partner you care without setting off their allergies….
Can You Pinpoint the Cause of Nonallergic Rhinitis?
Nonallergic rhinitis is a condition that presents similarly to allergies. It arises when something causes blood vessels in your nose to expand. The blood vessels then fill the nasal tissue and trigger symptoms, including but not limited to: You can differentiate nonallergic rhinitis from allergies by the lack of itching in your eyes, nose and…
What You Need to Know About Impacted Earwax
Earwax (or cerumen) is a sticky substance secreted by the ear to keep the delicate skin in the ear canal hydrated and protected from dust and scratches. It’s completely natural, but if you develop excess earwax or wear hearing aids, earwax can build up in the ear canal and become impacted. What Are the Effects…
CPAP vs. Inspire® Implant: Which Is Right for You?
Living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes repeated stops in your breathing during sleep, is an unnerving and exhausting experience. Luckily, OSA is very treatable. Most people are familiar with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, the standard treatment for sleep apnea. But CPAP isn’t the only option. The Inspire implant offers…
Am I a Candidate for Inspire®?
The average adult needs seven or more hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, not all sleep is created equal. For people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), their seven hours are characterized by repeated pauses in breathing. Even though they might not fully wake up, those pauses lead to fragmented, low-quality sleep and daytime exhaustion. Sleep…
How Balloon Sinuplasty Can Improve Your Quality of Life
When you’re watching an action thriller at Cinemark Frisco Square, you might suddenly notice you’ve been holding your breath through a tense fight scene. The moment the tension breaks, you exhale, your chest loosens and relief washes over you. Living with chronic sinus infections feels like being stuck in that scene. The constant pressure, congestion…
Understanding Nerve-Targeted Relief With RhinAer®
Chronic rhinitis refers to a persistent runny or stuffy nose. The condition may also cause postnasal drip, wherein mucus drips into the back of the throat, often described as feeling like something is stuck there. While it can be tricky to identify the underlying cause, some research suggests abnormal nerve activity contributes to rhinitis. RhinAer…
How Does Balloon Sinuplasty Fit Into My Busy Life?
When you hear the words “surgery” or “procedure,” your brain probably jumps straight to invasive doctor’s visits and long recovery times. While intense procedures are occasionally necessary, there are times when a minimally invasive option like Balloon Sinuplasty is just the ticket to bring you relief. What is Balloon Sinuplasty? Balloon Sinuplasty is a quick…
Balloon Sinuplasty vs. Medication: Which Sinus Treatment Is Right for You?
Chronic sinus infections, lasting 12 weeks or longer, can cause uncomfortable facial pain, a runny or stuffy nose, tooth pain, ear pressure, fever and more. Let’s take a look at two sinus infection treatment options—Balloon Sinuplasty and medication—and how to know which is right for you. Medication There are two different types of medication for…
Is Balloon Sinuplasty Right for Me?
A sinus infection is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses. Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose and facial pressure. If frequent sinus infections are preventing you from enjoying the smell of flowers at Kathy Seei Park, Balloon Sinuplasty may offer relief. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive, long-term solution for treating…