Nasal irrigation: Flushing out excess mucus and debris while moistening the lining of the nose and sinuses.

Nebulizers: Device used to give medication in the form of an inhaled mist.

Decongestants: Medications used to reduce nasal congestion typically by reducing the swelling of the lining of the nasal passages.

Antihistamines: Medications used to stop cell irritation which cause itching, sneezing, watery eyes, etc from occurring.

Antibiotics: Medications used to treat and eliminate infections.

Nasal Endoscopy: A procedure in which the physician examines the nasal cavity with a rigid or flexible endoscope (camera/viewing device). The procedure allows the physician to view the nasal structure and the junction between the nose and the throat. Often used during the initial patient evaluation or for follow-up of patients who have had surgery, endoscopy helps the physician find any abnormalities.

Somnoplasty: A procedure which utilizes a small electrode to shrink excess tissue in a patient’s upper airway or at the base of tongue to treat snoring problems, sleep apnea, and other chronic nasal obstructions.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A procedure performed to improve drainage of the sinuses. During the procedure the physician opens the natural openings of the sinus cavities which improves natural drainage.

Image Guided Sinus Surgery: A new, three-dimensional computerized image guidance system providing increased precision for surgery performed deep within the nasal cavity.

Laser Turbinate Surgery: Designed to reduce the size of the structures in your nose, called turbinates, which cause congestion. The procedure is quick and painless and completed with a laser.

Sinus Surgery: Specialized instruments are used to remove inflamed tissue and/or enlarge sinus openings.

Balloon Sinuplasty: A small, flexible, balloon is inserted into the sinus cavity and inflated to widen the passageway. When normal sinus function returns, the balloon can be removed.

Coblation: A special wand produces a radiofrequency energy used to create a channel down the center of the turbinate to help treat Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy.

Septoplasty: Surgery performed to correct a deviated septum. A small incision is made on the inside of the nose and the cartilage and bone are sculpted, repositioned, and a portion of it may be removed to achieve the desired straightening of the septum.