Once her doctor recommended sinus surgery, and insurance confirmed prior authorization wasn't needed, Christine Knirk focused on getting the procedure and getting better. The outpatient operation ...

SIOUX CITY | Facial pain, pressure and nasal drainage -- common symptoms of chronic sinusitis -- can now be easily treated in a select group of patients in a doctor's office under local anesthetic ...

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a cornerstone of modern rhinologic interventions, where the dual objectives of minimising intraoperative bleeding and ensuring haemodynamic stability are paramount.

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has no significant impact on asthma symptoms for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis up to a year after the procedure, a study of 64 patients shows. Although ESS is ...

Antrochoanal polyps (ACPs) are benign, solitary lesions that originate from the mucosa of the maxillary sinus and extend into the nasal cavity towards the choana. They can present with unilateral ...

Chronic sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses afflicting an estimated 37 million Americans annually. Symptoms include facial pain or pressure, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing through ...

THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery improves disease-specific quality of life at six months, according to a study published ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — A new high-tech tool is helping patients breathe easier, and a South Florida doctor is one of the first to use it. This week’s Healthcast takes a closer look at how 4-D imaging ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...

The traditional option to open blocked sinuses is endoscopic sinus surgery where doctors use a sharp instrument to remove tissue and bone from the interior of the sinus cavity. A relatively new ...

Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem. Staying on antibiotics isn’t good for the body, leaving patients with limited options. For ...