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What Causes a Sinus Infection?

What Causes a Sinus Infection?

You’ve got a sore throat, fatigue, loads of nasal congestion, and almost unbearable pain behind your eyes, cheeks and forehead. Ugh. You feel totally miserable. This sure doesn’t feel like your run-of-the-mill cold. And it probably isn’t. These symptoms, along with a...

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The Difference Between Allergies and Sinusitis

The Difference Between Allergies and Sinusitis

Spring has sprung, and while many people are basking in warmer weather, millions across the country are suffering with allergies. When allergens enter our bodies through airways, histamines are released, causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms as an attempt to fight...

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The Link Between Sinus Pain and Deviated Septums

The Link Between Sinus Pain and Deviated Septums

Sinus pain is one of those things you don’t really think about until you’re experiencing it. Unfortunately for some people, sinus pain can be an almost constant concern. More often than not, a deviated septum is the underlying cause. A deviated (or displaced) septum...

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How Sinus Infections Can Cause Toothaches

How Sinus Infections Can Cause Toothaches

If you have a toothache or even several painful teeth, you might assume you’ve got a cavity, abscessed tooth or other dental problem. However, the cause of your pain may not be due to your teeth at all. The real problem may be a sinus infection. Your upper teeth,...

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World Sinus Health Awareness Day

World Sinus Health Awareness Day

World Sinus Health Awareness Day is designed to inform and educate patients around the world about the causes of their nasal and sinus symptoms as well as various treatment options and when they should seek additional specialized care. This public education campaign,...

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Sinus Surgery Doesn’t Have to be Scary

Sinus Surgery Doesn’t Have to be Scary

Balloon Sinuplasty is a nonsurgical alternative to sinus surgery for patients who suffer with sinus headaches, pressure and pain. The benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty are: The procedure takes about one hour in the office Recovery time is 1-2 days Patients who have had...

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Hearing Loss & Sinuses: The Sinus-Ear Connection

Hearing Loss & Sinuses: The Sinus-Ear Connection

A sinus infection is certainly no fun. You may have a sore throat and fever, stuffed-up nasal passages, facial tenderness, and an unbearable pain behind your eyes, cheeks and forehead. These are all symptoms commonly associated with sinus infections (sinusitis). But...

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How to Choose an ENT Doctor

How to Choose an ENT Doctor

What’s the difference between an ENT doctor and a primary care physician? Ear, nose and throat disorders can severely impact one’s daily life. People who suffer from chronic sinusitis experience severe headaches, facial pressure and congestion for months on end. These...

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Why are Sinus Infections Common in the Winter?

Why are Sinus Infections Common in the Winter?

Growing up, you may have been told by your mother or grandmother that being outside in cold weather will make you sick. While this theory has been mostly debunked, that doesn’t change the fact that people are still more likely to get a sinus infection during winter...

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All Our Physicians Selected As Top Doctors 2020

All Our Physicians Selected As Top Doctors 2020

We are honored that every physician in our practice has been selected as a Top Doctor for 2020. Since our doors opened in 1999, the physicians at Atlanta Institute for ENT have provided patients with high-quality, state-of-the-art medical and surgical care in a warm...

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Fall – The Season for Sinusitis

Fall – The Season for Sinusitis

Fall has arrived, and while you may enjoy the beautiful foliage and pleasant, crisp evenings, you don’t feel so well. Ever since the weather turned cool, you can’t stop sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. Not only that, your nose is stuffed up and runny, and you’ve been...

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Why Our Patients Love the SNOT 20 Questionnaire

Why Our Patients Love the SNOT 20 Questionnaire

Chronic sinusitis is one of the most prevalent health problems in the United States, affecting more than 37 million Americans—or 14 percent—annually. In fact, sinusitis is more common than heart disease and asthma, and inflicts a lesser quality of life than chronic...

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