Nasal obstruction is defined as anything that obstructs airflow within the nasal passages. A wide variety of things can cause nasal obstruction, and the severity of each case depends on the individual. Your treatment option, like nasal obstruction surgery, for nasal obstruction will likely look different, depending on the cause. Let’s take a look at some […]
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When you think of the nose and the different parts of it, it can be easy to forget about the septum. You may imagine a septum ring piercing when the word septum comes to mind, but it is a lot more than that. The septum is the midline wall that separates your two nasal passages.
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Rhinitis can be a debilitating condition or direct cause of your allergies that can hinder breathing through the nose and cause irritation. From itchy, watery eyes to constant sneezing and discharge, rhinitis is a frustrating condition to deal with, especially in the summer months. Right when you want to get outside and enjoy the weather,
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Chronic Sinusitis can lead to continuous pain and discomfort in the face and nasal passages. So much so that you can become demotivated from doing the things you love as your nose is always causing issues it seems. But the good news is that there is a wide selection of sinusitis treatment options that can help you
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It is estimated that about 35 million Americans suffer from sinus headaches each year. We see many of them every week at our three Del Rey MD offices. Sinus headaches are often painful, frustrating, and sometimes even debilitating, especially if they occur frequently or result from another sinus condition, such as allergies or sinusitis.  What
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When spring arrives, so do the sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes. For many people, these are the hallmark symptoms of seasonal allergies. But when they don’t go away after a few weeks, those symptoms could be a sign of sinusitis. Sinusitis is another condition that affects millions of people each year, and we see quite
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Surfer’s ear can affect anyone. You don’t have to be a surfer to develop the condition. Surfer’s ear is not to be confused with swimmer’s ear. The conditions are different. Swimmer’s ear develops when water is trapped in the outer ear canal. It can also be caused by cotton swabs or other objects damaging the
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Seasonal and year-round allergies can make you miserable and over-the-counter aids rarely bring long-lasting relief. You need to see a professional, but how do you know it’s time to make an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist instead of an allergist? When You Should See an ENT Specialist An ear, nose, and
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The sinus and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists at Del Rey MD offer their clients a variety of solutions. The team is experienced in minimally invasive and in-Âoffice sinus procedures. We use a comprehensive approach to diagnose and treat your sinus issues. Our in-house CT scanner allows us to accurately evaluate your sinus and
Understanding Nasal Valve Collapse: Root Causes, Consequences, and Treatments Thousands of people from Los Angeles, Southern California, and Central California have received treatment from Del Rey MD for sinus problems and nasal blockage. Many of our patients suffer from nasal valve collapse, which frequently results in substantial respiratory problems and a lower quality of life.
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