A new medication for sinus and nasal polyps has been introduced to help patients with this condition, especially when polyps are recurrent. Nasal and sinus polyps develop as a result of inflammation within the sinus and nasal mucus membranes. This inflammatory reaction, frequently due to severe allergies, results in changes in the lining of 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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Appointments for telemedicine at Nevada Sinus Relief are now available through Zoom! The current Covid-19 pandemic has prompted physicians to search for new strategies to manage care for their patients. Telemedicine has emerged as a tool to evaluate and treat patients without the need to travel to a physician’s office. While the face to face
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The Coronavirus pandemic is an outbreak of disease around the globe. It is a novel virus that causes a respiratory tract (nose, sinuses, lung region) infection. It is highly contagious – more so than flu. It is transmitted by carriers who sneeze, cough or touch others close to them. Coronavirus or Covid-19 virus causes symptoms
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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
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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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Many people are concerned about receiving unnecessary or excessive radiation exposure because of the health risks it poses. We are also aware of this at Nevada Sinus Relief. This is one reason we utilize the Xoran Mini-Cat CT scanner to evaluate sinus conditions and disease. This scanner emits less than one third of the radiation dose as a conventional CT scanner
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Not all sinus disease responds to a basic treatment regimen of antibiotics and decongestants. Sometimes sinus disease may keep coming back or seem constant. In these cases a CT scan of the sinuses can be very helpful in determining why the sinus problem has not responded to medical treatment. It can also help with developing
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