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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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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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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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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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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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Balloon Sinuplasty is generally an easy procedure to perform for any ENT doctor, and has led to the development of many “sinus centers” led by ENT’s that are not fellowship-trained in Rhinology. It can be done awake or under sedation,...
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Most people have friends, family, or personal experiences with failed sinus procedures. Symptoms were better for a while, and then slowly returned to how they were before their procedures. This leads to skepticism when any doctor, no matter their training...
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