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Sinus Surgery Patient Review
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 since I've been a kid. I've...
read moreLocal Allergic Rhinitis
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 have...
read moreTurbinoplasty: Reduction of Turbinate Hypertrophy
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 response to...
read moreDifference between a Cold and Sinus Infection
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...
read moreDry Sinuses: Symptoms and Treatments
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...
read moreHow to Drain Sinuses
A sinus infection, known medically as sinusitis, is inflammation of the nasal cavity. Increased narrowing of the nasal passages can cause sinus obstruction and mucous build-up. This is most commonly caused by a virus, allergies or a deviated septum, but can also...
read moreSinus Surgery Patient Experience
Sinus Surgery Patient Experience | Dr Garrett Bennett Full Video Transcript: My name is Ree, I’m 30 years old, and I’m from New York, New York. What were your symptoms prior to surgery? I had trouble breathing on one side of my nose, and especially when I was...
read moreCastle Connolly announces 2016 New York Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, is one of the top healthcare research companies that provides patients with information to find the best doctors in their area. Each year they publish the Top Doctors, nationally and regionally, which are first nominated by other physician...
read moreSinus Surgery Patient Experience
This video contains a surgical patient experience of Dr. Garrett Bennett, a New York City based sinus surgeon. This patient was suffering from sinus infections and pressure caused by sinusitis. After undergoing sinus surgery, known as septoplasty, the patient’s...
read moreTreating a Broken or Bruised Nose
Symptoms of Broken or Bruised Nose If you have suffered an injury to your nose and it is bruised or even broken, there are some treatments available to help alleviate some of the pain. It is important to be able to tell if your nose has been broken or if it is just...
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