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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...
Explaining Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide
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...
Do Allergies Make You Cough? | Tennessee Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor Answers
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 Anatomy of the Nose: Understanding Its Structure and Function
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...
Common Nasal Issues, Discussed by Dr. Nicholas Panella
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...
Do You Need Nasal Septum Deviation Surgery? Dr. Nicholas Panella Explains
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 – Causes and Treatments Explained by Dr. Nicholas Panella
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...
Nasal Valve Collapse – A Simpler Repair Option
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...
Allergy Drops vs. Allergy Shots – What’s the Difference?
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....