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Do Nasal Polyps Come Back After Sinus Surgery?

November 07, 2023 | Patient Education

A common question from patients who have surgery to remove nasal polyps is whether or not their nasal polyps will grow back after the procedure. Dr. Shawn Allen, a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and fellowship-trained Rhinologist in Houston, is highly experienced...

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Nasal Breathing – What is Normal, and What Causes Congestion?

October 17, 2023 | Patient Education

Abnormal nasal breathing is one of the most common symptoms that lands a patient in an ENT clinic. In kids, the causes tend to be allergic in nature (enlarged turbinates, nasal polyps, etc.) as anatomy problems such as septal deviations...

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What Is The Significance Of Rhinology Fellowship Training Compared To A General ENT Doctor’s Training?

December 28, 2022 | Patient Education

A Rhinology Fellowship is a year of intense exposure to the most challenging sinus and skull base diseases, during which an ENT physician performs a very large number of these challenging surgeries to improve both their clinical knowledge and their...

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