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...
Allergies can be a nuisance, causing a variety of symptoms that disrupt daily life. One of the most common questions we receive as the go-to ENT Consultants of East Tennessee is whether allergies can make you cough. In this article, our team of highly experienced...
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...
If you always feel like your nasal passages can never fully open, causing difficulty breathing through the nose, you might have nasal valve collapse. It’s usually caused by existing or acquired deformities of the nasal cartilage or bones – perhaps you broke your nose...
Thankfully, we live in a day and age where lots of information is available to us. Allergies are widespread; therefore, you can find many opinions on treating them and finding relief. Drops or shots are the top two methods of reducing the effects of your allergies....
Inspire for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a surgical implant that stops the tongue from blocking the airway when you breathe. While it is often considered a more comfortable way to treat OSA than with a CPAP machine, it requires a surgery, follow-up appointments,...
If you have suffered from sleep apnea for a long time and you have been searching for a better treatment solution, perhaps you have heard of Inspire – a treatment that 94% of patients agree is preferable and works better than continuous positive airway pressure...