Nasal and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Fairhope, AL
As the medical specialty primarily responsible for the treatment of problems associated with the nose and sinuses we offer all necessary services to help you obtain relief from years of nasal congestion and recurrent sinus infections. We perform same day endoscopic evaluation for real time assessment of nasal pathology on the day of your consultation. Conditions treated vary from medical treatment of allergic rhinitis to complex surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps and allergic fungal disease. We also perform minimally invasive techniques with balloon sinuplasty procedures.
When You Might Need Nasal and Sinus Surgery
You might need nasal or sinus surgery if you have sinus or nasal polyps, skeletal or structural abnormalities in your sinuses or nasal passages, sinus or nasal damage due to a fungal, viral, or bacterial infection, chronic sinusitis, cancer in your sinuses, or trauma to your nasal passages or sinuses.
Why You Should See an ENT Specialist if You Need Nasal or Sinus Surgery
An ENT specialist is an expert at diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses and can offer a wide range of services, including nasal and sinus surgery. When you visit an ENT specialist, you can be assured you receive surgical care from experienced hands.
Types of Nasal and Sinus Surgery
There are several types of nasal and sinus surgery. Your ENT specialist can discuss surgical options with you. Consider:
- Nasal repair for a deviated septum, broken nose, or blocked nasal passages
- Balloon sinuplasty to obtain permanent relief from blocked sinuses, chronic sinus infections, and chronic sinusitis
- Endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery, using an endoscope, to diagnose or repair damage to the nasal passages and sinuses
- Open sinus surgery to obtain relief from chronic sinusitis, remove polyps or growths, remove damaged or cancerous tissue, or repair damaged sinus or nasal tissue
Benefits of Nasal and Sinus Surgery
When you have nasal and sinus surgery, you will enjoy important benefits including improved breathing through your nasal passages, relief of sinus headaches and pressure behind your eyes, reduced or eliminated snoring, and more.
