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The Pinnacle of Sinus Surgery Training: Dr. Shawn Allen and the University of Miami Fellowship

May 29, 2024 | Patient Education

Specialized training can make all the difference in sinus surgery. For those seeking to excel in rhinology and sinus surgery, the University of Miami’s Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship is a beacon of excellence. Dr. Shawn Allen, one...

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Risks of Turbinoplasty

May 02, 2024 | Patient Education

Turbinoplasty, also known as inferior turbinate reduction, is a surgical procedure designed to alleviate nasal congestion and obstruction. Dr. Shawn Allen, an experienced ENT specialist in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas, discusses a rare but significant risk associated with this...

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How to Treat Enlarged Turbinates

May 01, 2024 | Patient Education

Understanding the dynamics behind nasal turbinates is more than an academic exercise—it’s a crucial step toward solving common but debilitating issues like nasal congestion and obstruction. Enlarged turbinates can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting everything from sleep quality...

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Why Do Turbinates Change In Size?

April 30, 2024 | Patient Education

Understanding the dynamics of nasal turbinates offers key insights into common issues like nasal congestion and obstruction. Dr. Shawn Allen, a leading ENT specialist based in Houston and The Woodlands, TX, has created some short videos to shed light on...

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What Are Nasal Turbinates?

April 29, 2024 | Patient Education

When it comes to our breathing, the nose is a sophisticated structure that does much more than smell. It filters, warms, and humidifies the air we breathe, ensuring that what reaches our lungs is clean and suitable for oxygen exchange....

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Recurring Nosebleed Solutions

March 04, 2024 | Patient Education

Nosebleeds are a common condition, with about experiencing at least one “bloody nose” in their lifetime, most often during childhood or later adulthood. As a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Houston, Texas, Dr. Shawn Allen is experienced in treating nosebleeds and...

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Clearer Sinus Solutions: How In-Office CT Scans Benefit Patients

February 12, 2024 | Patient Education

Sinus issues can be elusive and often mistaken for allergies or recurrent viral infections. Dr. Shawn Allen, a fellowship-trained Rhinologist in Houston, Texas, discusses a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of sinus conditions: the use of in-office CT...

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What Does Discolored Nasal Mucus Mean?

February 02, 2024 | Patient Education

Mucus is an important part of the human body’s defense system. From keeping sinuses moist to trapping harmful particles, mucus plays a pivotal role in maintaining respiratory health. Many people become concerned when they blow their nose and see shades...

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