You may have suffered or are suffering currently from post-nasal drip, but you didn’t even know it. What a is post-nasal drip? What are the symptoms and what causes post-nasal drip? How is it treated and should I see a doctor? Read on to learn eight important facts about post-nasal drip. 1 – What is […]
I seem to be sleepy at times I’m supposed to be awake. Why? Do you find yourself dozing off at work or school – or worse, behind the wheel at traffic lights? Is it especially difficult to get up and get going in the morning, but still hard to fall asleep at bedtime? Many of […]
Sinuses are small passages located behind your nose, cheeks, forehead, and eyes. Mucus is produced in your sinuses to help in trapping germs. Your sinuses also help to warm and filter the air that you breathe, and they are partially responsible for the way that your voice sounds. Bacteria, viruses, and allergens can sometimes cause […]
If your airways become narrow and generate more mucus than normal, you may have a condition called asthma. Asthma can make it a challenge for you to breathe and lead to other uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath. While you can’t cure asthma, you can control its symptoms by being mindful of […]
Does your child have chronic throat infections? If so, infected tonsils may be to blame. If you’re wondering whether or not they should have their tonsils removed, you’ve come to the right place. Since this is a common question among many parents, we’ll dive deeper into the answer below. This information can help you make […]
Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about your health and our practice. At Atlanta Spine Institute, we believe that educated patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their spinal health and wellbeing. Our blog was designed to provide you […]
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in the body. While cystic fibrosis requires daily attention, individuals living with it are usually able to go to school, work, and enjoy a high quality of life. Although there is no cure for cystic fibrosis, a […]
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Cooling down after exercise is an important but often neglected part of the workout. Here’s how to slow down and breathe your way through a beneficial cooldown that helps your overall fitness and can improve your next performance! […] Snoring can be bad for your sleep, harmful to your health, and rough on relationships – […]
Optimal blood oxygen levels are a vital part of good health and top performance from head to heart and throughout your body. Here’s how you can help guarantee your brain, lungs and heart a steady supply of life-giving oxygen. […] A recent study explains how a lack of oxygen in fat cells can lead to […]
I am a general otolaryngologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the ears, nose, and throat. Though I treat patients of all ages in all areas of otolaryngology, I have special interests in rhinology (nose and sinus diseases), allergy, pediatric otolaryngology, and head and neck tumors. I was born in Dothan, Alabama […]
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Proven technology effectively treats your nasal obstruction by gently reshaping your nasal tissues. Simple in-office treatment is completed using only local anesthetic allowing you to return to normal activity right away. Clinical studies have shown significant improvements in nasal obstruction symptoms, similar to more invasive surgical treatments.
If you have nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, Septoplasty may be the remedy Septoplasty is a surgical procedure performed through the nostrils, to straighten and widen the nasal passages. Depending on the patient’s specific diagnosis, a septoplasty can be performed with rhinoplasty (to reshape the external nose), or sinoplasty (to relieve chronic sinusitis) […]