Sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones between your eyes, behind your cheekbone, and in the forehead. They produce mucus, which helps keep the inside of your nose moist. That, in turn, helps protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants.
Inflammation of the sinuses, known as chronic sinusitis, accounts for more than 16 million outpatient visits a year in the U.S.– and countless time lost. In the past, sinus surgery was invasive, often performed through external incisions, and associated with significant pain. Westside Head & Neck doctors’ endoscopic approaches to nasal and sinus disorders are less invasive, less painful and yield great results.
We treat the full scope of nasal and sinus disorders, including:
In order to accurately diagnose your issue, we take the time to listen to you. We compile a thorough patient history and review your previous records. Then we provide a detailed head and neck physical exam, which may include one or several of the following evaluations:
If your sinus issue requires surgery, Westside Head & Neck uses image-guided, minimally invasive surgeries to take care of complex medical and surgical issues in patients with sinus disorders. We provide high-quality, efficient treatment in a multidisciplinary setting. We have in-house allergists, and ear, nose and throat doctors, as well as close relationships with hearing and sleep specialists around the city.
Possible treatment options based on the diagnosis of the sinus disorder, my include one or a combination of the following: