Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
About the Condition Nasal turbinates are like thermostats on the wall of your nasal cavity. These bony structures clean and warm the air you breathe, expanding and contracting with changes in temperature. Allergies or sinus infections can cause nasal turbinates to become inflamed and swollen to the point that they block airflow through the nasal…
Nasal Polyps
About The Condition Nasal polyps are soft, teardrop-shaped tissue growths that can form in the lining of your nasal passages. They are painless, non-cancerous, and often go completely undetected, but if they grow large enough, they can block airflow and obstruct nasal passages, causing breathing difficulty, reduced sense of smell, and recurrent infections. Experts aren’t…
Nose Conditions
About the Conditions Nose conditions share many of the same symptoms as the common cold. Chronic sinusitis is a constant or recurring sinus infection caused by swelling and inflammation of nasal tissue that does not respond to medicine. Symptoms include chronic nose congestion, facial pressure, and difficulty breathing. Nasal polyps are soft non-cancerous growths that form on…
Snoring
Snoring Treatment Sleep apnea is a chronic disorder that causes shallow or paused breathing during sleep. Some pauses can last as long as a minute or more, causing sufferers to snore as a way to start breathing again, or wake abruptly gasping for air. Just because you or your child snores doesn’t mean it’s sleep…
Allergy Medication
Treatment Overview There are three common types of allergy medications. Antihistamines can be taken in the form of tablets or nasal sprays and work by blocking histamines—a chemical produced by your immune system in response to a perceived threat, such as an allergen. Nasal steroid sprays are powerful anti-inflammatory medications that reduce swelling in the…
Balloon Sinuplasty
The Procedure Not everyone with chronic sinusitis responds well to antibiotics, nasal steroids, or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The Center for ENT’s sinus doctors are among the most skilled and experienced providers of balloon sinuplasty in Houston, Texas. This breakthrough treatment is a safe and effective alternative to nasal surgery that uses minimally invasive techniques to…
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
The Procedure If chronic sinus infections and inflammation cannot be managed with medication, sinus surgery may be necessary. Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive surgical alternative that removes blockages to improve sinus function without large incisions or visible scarring. Our sinus surgeons use minimally invasive endoscopic techniques and image-guidance technology to address sinus problems….
Nasal Septoplasty
The Procedure A deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that divides your two nostrils is crooked or off-center. In severe cases, the deviation can significantly block one or both sides of your nose, making it difficult to breathe. Nasal septoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that straightens and centers the bone and…
Nasal Valve Repair
The Procedure The nasal valve is located in the middle-to-lower part of the nose and controls how air flows in and out of the nasal passageways. A nasal valve collapse can happen on one or both sides of the nose. When a collapse occurs, it can restrict or completely block airflow, resulting in congestion, difficulty…
Nasal Turbinate Reduction
The Procedure Your nose has three pairs of nasal turbinates that filter, warm, and moisten air as it passes through the nose. Chronic allergies or sinus infections cause turbinates to become inflamed, which can obstruct airflow and result in mucus buildup, congestion, facial pressure, difficulty breathing, and other nasal issues. Nasal turbinate reduction surgery improves…