Nasal obstruction is common – one study estimated a prevalence of 25% in adults. However, determining the correct cause and selecting the right treatment to solve the problem is very important . Certainly ENT specialists have used examination with a telescope or endoscope as well as CT imaging to diagnose the problem and extent or […]
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The eustachian tube is the tube or canal between the middle ear (the chamber behind the ear drum) and the back of the nose (nasopharynx). This tube functions to equalize the pressure in the middle ear and the ambient (outside) pressure in the environment. For example, when we go up in altitude (increase elevation in
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 Nose breathing versus mouth breathing has numerous benefits that can impact our health. When we are born, nature conditions us to breathe preferentially through the nose. In fact infants are obligate nose breathers. First, breathing through the nose allows for humidification and filtering of the air we breath and deliver to the lungs.
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The journey towards establishing Nevada Sinus Relief as a center focused on care of patients with sinus problems began with the objective of merging customized and personal medical care with the best advances in technology based on research and outcomes. Let’s start with the advent of balloon catheter dilation of the sinus openings to relieve
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The integration of a well-trained Nurse Practitioner specializing in ENT/sinus conditions at Nevada Sinus Relief first began five years ago and has expanded with Zonia Fiesta, APRNÂ joining our team. Zonia completed her formal education at the University of Washington and the University of Nevada. She worked as an Intensive Care Unit nurse and in the
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We’re here for you! Dr. Ashley Sikand and his staff hope that everyone is doing their part to stay healthy during these unforeseen times! We want you all to know that we are here for you if you have an ear or sinus issue. Dr. Sikand and Zonia Fiesta, APRN are seeing patients on a
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Topical Medications For Sinusitis Use of topical medications for sinusitis or allergic rhinitis has been demonstrated to help manage symptoms and assist in clearing infection. Initially, this included use of nasal sprays such as intranasal steroid sprays (Flonase, Nasacort). However, more recently, physicians have found that the use of topical antibiotics delivered via nasal irrigations
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Physician education at nevada sinus relief Dr. Ashley Sikand has been involved in educating his otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) physician colleagues for over a decade. Frequently, doctors from throughout the United States visit while Dr. Sikand performs in office procedures. They discuss techniques including local anesthesia protocols and watch the balloon sinus dilation procedure.
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We are pleased to announce that our office Is Now An Accredited Facility For CT Scans! Ear, Nose, and Throat Consultants of Nevada has undergone an intensive application and review process and was found to be in compliance with the published Standards, thus demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care in CT. Click on the
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Click Here for Information about Sinus Headaches Types of headaches including migraines headaches, cluster headaches and tension headaches can involve the forehead. Thus, causing a sinus headache. However, sinus headaches are usually associated with sinus or nasal congestion as well as facial pressure over the cheek areas. At times, a deviated nasal septum can be
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