by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Aug 14, 2018 | Patient Video, Sinus Surgery
Sinus Surgery Patient Video Review I’m Patrick Cunningham. I live in Lindenhurst, Long Island. I work for the Long Island Railroad. I’m an electrician, and I’ve had sinus problems for about 20 years. I’ve had constant allergy problems, ever...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Jun 10, 2018 | Sinus Infection, Summer Sinus Health
Localized Allergic Rhinitis is defined by the occurrence, in patients with symptoms clearly suggesting allergic rhinitis but with negative results to common allergy testing, of allergen specific antibodies in the nasal mucosa. Which begs the question: Can you...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Dec 15, 2017 | Sinus Procedure
What is a Turbinoplasty? The turbinates are the bony structures on either side of the nose. The turbinates are covered with soft erectile tissue called “nasal mucosa”. These turbinates warm, humidify and purify the air that we breathe. They can swell in...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | May 30, 2017 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain
How to tell the difference between a cold and sinus infection Sinus infections cause 73 million days of restricted activity in the United States each year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, this finding is questionable...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | May 15, 2017 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain, Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis is one of the most common medical problems, affecting over 29 million people in the United States alone. One type of sinus irritation that can lead to sinusitis is a dry sinus. If you are currently dealing with sinus problems, there are steps you can take to...