Do you struggle to sleep? Or maybe you feel like you permanently have a cold. With so many people seeking sinus treatments, the demand for skilled otolaryngologists continues to rise. Sleep deprivation is a common problem in today’s overworked society. 28.9 million people, or 11% of the population, were diagnosed with sinus problems 2018. Focusing on mindfulness … Read more
Did you know that about 25% of people snore on a regular basis? That’s right; if you snore at least sometimes, you’re in good company. But what if your snoring is starting to get out of control? Some causes of snoring, especially if it’s frequent, can be treated. You (and the people you live with) may get … Read more
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is a condition that affects your middle ear. If left untreated, ETD can lead to permanent damage, including hearing loss. What Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)? Eustachian Tube Dysfunction is fairly common, affecting about 4.6% of adults in the United States. In ETD, the Eustachian tube either clogs up or fails … Read more
Feeling like your ears are plugged is never pleasant, and if that sensation persists for longer than a few days, it can be cause for concern. Eustachian tube dysfunction, or ETD, usually only lasts a week at most, but certain factors could cause it to last much longer. What Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? ETD occurs … Read more
Can sleep apnea be cured with weight loss? It depends on the root cause of your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In many cases, losing weight helps, but there are situations where it’s not enough. The Correlation Between Sleep Apnea and Obesity According to CDC data, about 30% of people in California are considered obese. Obstructive … Read more
Many people living in Los Angeles and Las Vegas experience sleep issues, and those issues frequently come from difficulty breathing through the nose. Mouth breathing can affect the quality of your rest at night, and it’s often a sign of other issues that could lead to sleep apnea and similar conditions. Fortunately, mouth breathing can … Read more
One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud snoring or a cessation of breathing. But how do you tell if you snore if you live alone? There are a few ways to know if you have sleep apnea, even if you live by yourself. How Do You Know You Have Sleep … Read more
If you’re one of the 30 million Americans suffering from sinusitis, you would probably try any number of things to clear it up — irrigating your nasal cavities with a Neti pot, taking over-the-counter sinus medicine, adding moisture to the air with a humidifier, even twisting yourself up into a helpful yoga pose. Sinus infections … Read more
Your partner just informed you that you have been snoring so loudly that they need to buy earplugs. At first you shake it off, thinking that your loud slumber is due to being exhausted after putting in extra hours at work. But then you remember reading that recent article about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and … Read more
Pounding headache, check. Stuffy nose, check. Exhaustion, check. Changing of the seasons and shifts in barometric pressure that exacerbate the symptoms, double-check. It all adds up to one awful case of sinusitis (aka rhinosinusitis). But is it just one case? Or do you have these bouts several times a year? Acute sinusitis is a temporary … Read more
