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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Sinusitis is a common medical issue that affects millions of people worldwide. When medication and lifestyle modifications fail to alleviate symptoms, a procedure called endoscopic sinus surgery may be the recommended treatment. Here, I explain what endoscopic sinus...
The human nose, an essential part of the respiratory system, is a complex and intricately designed structure. It is responsible for facilitating the breathing process, filtering and conditioning the air we inhale, and enabling our sense of smell. In this article, we...
Many times, allergies are the culprit agitating the delicate tissue in your nose, but that’s not the only thing we have to watch out for. To help my patients and the many local people in East Tennessee, I want to discuss the most common nasal issues—and help people...
Through our combination of 75+ years of experience treating ear, nose, and throat disorders - we understand how debilitating life can get when experiencing challenges. With that said, I’m here to talk about nasal obstruction and the most common cause of it - a...
Problems with nasal turbinates are common sources of sinus and respiratory issues that can cause congestion, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. The nasal cavity is divided into two nostrils, each lined with turbinates – bony structures that help filter air as...