For some people with sinusitis, it’s experienced merely as a mild irritation of the nasal airways. For others, it can be a serious health condition that affects all aspects of their daily lives. If left untreated, sinusitis can have severe and long-lasting health impacts. In this post, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe discusses what happens if… Read More »
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Chronic Snoring and Heart Health: Are the Two Related?
Chronic snoring affects as many as 90 million Americans. While the person snoring isn’t the one who will suffer immediately (just ask your partner if you’re a loud snorer!), regular snoring can potentially indicate other health concerns, some of which can be heart-related and severe. In this article, leading sleep and breathing specialist Dr. Schalch… Read More »
How Balloon Sinuplasty Can Relieve Your Sinus Issues
Chronic sinusitis affects more than 1 in every 10 Americans, making it one of the most common chronic illnesses in the nation. Sinus issues experienced by these individuals include difficulty breathing, excessive nasal congestion, headaches, facial pain, potential loss of sleep, drowsiness, lack of focus, poor energy, and mood swings. Balloon sinuplasty can relieve your… Read More »
What are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?
Affecting over 11% of Americans, chronic sinusitis is one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses in America. Patients suffering chronic sinusitis, a condition in which the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and facial pain. Balloon sinuplasty is a type of surgical procedure used to… Read More »
What You Should Know About Sinus Disease and Disorders
Sinusitis and sinus disease affect more than 30 million adults in the U.S. each year. With seasonal fluctuations in diagnosis and severity of symptoms, it’s essential to know how your body will react to sinus inflammation and how to treat this condition. In this article, Dr. Schalch Lepe discusses sinus disease and nasal inflammatory disorders…. Read More »
Loss of Sense of Smell Related to Colds, Allergies, Sinus Issues, and COVID-19 Infection
With over 80 million total cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. alone, you’ll likely know someone who has experienced the symptoms: fever, muscle aches, headaches, cough, and most tellingly, a loss of sense of taste and smell. Known as anosmia, loss of sense of smell isn’t new to doctors or patients with chronic nasal and… Read More »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What Are the Signs?
Affecting between 24% of men and 9% of women, obstructive sleep apnea can be a potentially life-threatening condition. One of the most alarming statistics is that over 80% of people living with the condition are undiagnosed, posing a genuine health risk to many. In this article, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe first discusses the most common… Read More »
How to Prep Yourself for Allergy Season
For the ~50 million Americans who experience some form of allergy, allergy season, or mid-late spring, is a daunting time of year. With pollen, dust, and irritant concentrations at their annual peaks during this time, people with conditions such as chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis know all too well what this time of year means:… Read More »
Why Are Sinus Problems So Prevalent in Winter?
Sinus and chronic sinusitis problems affect approximately 29 million U.S. adults, or 14% of the population each year. For many, these sinus issues occur far more frequently and with more severity during the autumn and, in particular, the winter months. In this article, Dr. Schalch Lepe first discusses common symptoms that accompany sinus problems and… Read More »
Is a Deviated Septum Causing Your Snoring or Breathing Issues?
When you take a deep breath with your mouth closed, does the air flow easily through both sides of your nose? Or does it feel as if your nose is making it harder for you to breathe freely? A surprising number of people — approximately 80% of the population — are living with a deviated… Read More »