What to Know About Sinus Headaches
Sinus headaches can be painful and often occur when the sinuses become inflamed or congested, leading to pressure and discomfort. Understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment options for sinus headaches can help you manage them effectively and improve your experience if you happen to get them. Causes and Symptoms Understanding the Causes Sinus headaches are…
What To Know About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder affecting 39 million adults in the U.S., can pose significant health risks if left untreated. This condition, characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, demands attention and understanding for effective management. Let’s delve into what sleep apnea entails and explore potential treatment avenues. Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep…
Why Is My Nose Runny?
A runny nose, while not usually a serious symptom, can quickly feel like a bothersome intrusion on your well-being. Learning what is causing your runny nose can help you implement a few symptom management tips and prevent sniffling from interrupting your daily life. Let’s take a look at a few common causes of your runny…
Can Sinus Infections Affect Your Vision?
Sinus infections can cause a whole host of unpleasant symptoms. For some, it can cause eye symptoms and even affect their vision. Let’s take a closer look at how sinus infections can affect your eyes, as well as what you can do about it. What is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection, or sinusitis,…
What Causes Chronic Sinus Infections?
The sinuses are mucus-lined pockets in the face, located behind the cheeks, nose and forehead. They produce mucus to trap bacteria and debris. Sometimes, inflammation can cause the sinuses to become blocked, trapping the mucus and causing unpleasant symptoms. This is known as sinusitis or a sinus infection. When this happens short-term, it is said…
How to Get Something Out of Your Child’s Nose
A kid’s natural curiosity may cause them to do something you don’t like, like pull all of the Tupperware out of your cabinet or put some of your favorite craft supplies from Tuesday Morning up their nose. While discovering a foreign object in your child’s nose may be alarming, there are ways you can get…
Sinus Headaches
Everyone has gotten a headache at some point in their lives. However, do you know what kind of headache you’ve had? It’s important to get the proper diagnosis for sinus headaches so you can properly treat the problem. Symptoms of a Sinus Headache Sinus headaches are caused by a blockage of normal sinus drainage. The…
Dr. Webb Discusses Chronic Sinusitis Treatment
Dr. Renick Webb was recently a guest on New Channel 5 which covers Central Louisiana, where he discussed chronic sinus infections also known as sinusitis. Treatment for Sinusitis in Alexandria, LA Dr. Renick Webb discusses the new treatment option being offered at Red River ENT Associates, known as Balloon Sinuplasty. This non-invasive treatment for sinusitis…
Frequently Asked Questions About Balloon Sinuplasty
Many people have never heard of balloon sinuplasty. However, millions of people suffer from the very condition that this procedure can treat. Sinusitis is a common condition that involves chronic inflammation and infection of the sinuses. This can lead to a wide variety of symptoms like headaches, face pain, sneezing, and pressure in the face…
