Nasal and Sinus  Disorders
Nose and sinus problems are some of the most frequent reasons people visit an ear, nose and throat specialist. At ENT Specialists we offer the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic measures to care for these disorders including the following.
Nasal Congestion / Stuffiness
Nasal congestion can occur for many reasons but when it occurs without other symptoms (such as sneezing, post nasal drip, etc.) then a physical obstruction might be the cause.
Common structural causes of nasal congestion:
- Deviated Septum
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Nasal valve collapse
- Nasal polyps
- Adenoid hypertrophy
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Chronic Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nasal membranes produces rhinitis. Rhinitis can be allergic, non-allergic, and inflammatory in nature.
Allergic Rhinitis occurs due to sensitivity to many things to include pollens, molds, foods, and substances coming into contact with the skin.
Non-allergic Rhinitis occurs due to an irritation to the nasal membranes and is not allergic to nature. Examples of this are cigarette smoke, perfumes, temperature changes, and pollutants.
Inflammatory rhinitis results primarily from viruses that infect the nasal membrane.
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Chronic Sinusitis
 This is an inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses lasting longer than 12 weeks. Expected symptoms are yellow nasal drainage, nasal obstruction, facial pressure, and a diminished sense of smell. In addition to the history, an in office endoscopic exam as well as a CAT scan can help confirm the diagnosis.
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Sinus Surgery
The goal of modern sinus surgery is to find and open the diseases sinus cells in a minimally invasive fashion while preserving the normal tissue. This is done by using small fiberoptic telescopes without external skin incisions. Surgery is performed in a hospital or certified outpatient surgery center. At Texas Midwest Surgery Center, we routinely use a computer assisted imaging system to allow a 3-dimensional representation of the sinus anatomy, which greatly reduces the risk of complications.
Learn more about nose and sinus conditions from
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
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