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…
