The Great Smoky Mountains already saw four inches of snow fall back on October 15, which means for the rest of us here in East Tennessee, colder temperatures and snow are waiting in the wings. For those prone to experiencing sinus issues, the sudden changes in the...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
7 Most Common Nose and Sinus Disorders That Can Impact Your Quality of Life
Has your breathing become burdensome or painful? Because breathing is such a vital part of living, your quality of life and your overall health suffer when you’re struggling to breathe. There are many reasons breathing through your nose can be a struggle. Our team...
Balloon Sinuplasty: A Gentle Solution for Chronic Sinus Troubles
If you're grappling with the persistent discomfort of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), you're not alone. At ENT Consultants of East Tennessee, we understand how CRS can overshadow your daily life. That's why we offer balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive and...
Feeling a Bit Stuffed Up? Learn More about Your Sinuses and Sinus Disease
Break out the neti pot, start a pot of chicken soup, and pick up a large takeout order of hot and spicy soup. The discomfort and irritation of a stuffy nose demands a solution. There are plenty of home remedies and over-the-counter products that provide temporary...
Successful Treatment of Rhinosinusitis
We’ve all experienced the headaches, stuffiness, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and constant drainage of a sinus infection. What most people call the common cold, but doctors call rhinosinusitis, usually goes away within a week to 10 days and you’re back to normal....
Chronic Sinus Infection: A Modern Surgical Technique that Provides You With a Permanent Solution
Do you awaken every morning coughing, have to blow your nose throughout the day, and feel like you’re stuffed up with a cold, but you don’t have a cold? You could be struggling with a chronic sinus infection, a very common health issue that afflicts 31 million people...
Can Balloon Sinuplasty Help Treat Chronic Sinusitis?
Unfortunately, over 30 million people suffer with chronic sinusitis in the United States alone – creating a staggering number of people enduring uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms in their daily lives. Symptoms include – Trouble breathing through the nose Excess...
Eliminating The Need For Downtime With New Advancements In Sinus Surgery
I want to start by saying that this is a great time for patients. We've recently moved a lot of things into our office here at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of East Tennessee, which allows patients to avoid general anesthesia, meaning they can drive themselves to...
Why Are My Ears Ringing?
Difficulty concentrating while you work, struggling to hear conversations, and difficulty getting to sleep are among the destructive consequences of tinnitus – the ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whistling noise you hear. According to the American Tinnitus Association,...