Everything You Need to Know About Balloon Sinuplasty
Do you experience ongoing symptoms of sinus congestion, facial pain and pressure, headache and fever, also known as chronic sinusitis? If so, you may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty. Balloon sinuplasty has nothing to do with balloons like what you’d find at Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey; it is a procedure that was adapted…
What to Expect for Turbinate Reduction Surgery
The turbinates are three pairs of structures within the nose that warm, moisten and filter the air that you inhale. Unfortunately, they can become enlarged, swollen or displaced, causing a nasal blockage, difficulty breathing and inability to smell the flowers at The Albany Victory Gardens. When this happens, turbinate reduction surgery may be required. Below…
How to Fix a Broken Nose
A broken nose isn’t just unsightly, it can also make breathing through your nose difficult. It’s important to seek care right away for the easiest treatment and best outcomes. Below we review everything you need to know to fix your broken nose. What Causes a Broken Nose? Nasal fractures are often the result of a…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds are extremely common, affecting about 60 percent of people at some point in their lives. However, they are even more common in children between ages two and 10 and older adults between ages 50 and 80. While nosebleeds can be alarming, only about 10% of cases are serious enough to warrant medical treatment. What…
Can Turbinate Reduction Help Your Summer Allergies?
Inside your nose are three pairs of built-in air filters called turbinates. When they are healthy, turbinates help regulate the temperature and level of moisture inside your nose. If your turbinates become swollen or enlarged, which is a common symptom of summer allergies, they can cause a nasal blockage and make breathing difficult. There are…
Things to Know About Sneezing
If somebody asks you about sneezing and your mind automatically goes to a cartoon dwarf, you’re hardly alone. Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing; it’s one of those automatic reflexes we take for granted, like blinking and breathing; but sneezing actually plays an important role in your overall health. Why Do People…
Summer Nosebleeds: Causes and Cures
Nosebleeds in Albany are extremely common and tend to worsen during the summer months when temperatures are warmer. They can be frightening, especially for the uninitiated – nobody likes to see blood gushing from bodily orifices! – but most times they are perfectly harmless. Knowing how to treat a nosebleed correctly will help you get…