Otolaryngologists, also called ear, nose and throat or ENT specialists, treat diseases and injuries affecting the ear, nose and throat, as well as the head and neck. Whether you're battling a balance disorder, having trouble hearing or simply sick of seasonal allergies, the ENT specialists on the medical staff at Carrollton Regional Medical Center– Carrollton can help you or your family with treatment for conditions including:
Sinusitis and sinus surgery
Earaches and ear infections
Tonsil and adenoid removal
Sleep apnea and sleep disorders
Nasal or other facial injuries
Head and neck cancer
Thyroid disease
Hearing problems
Balance and vertigo-associated disorders
Speech and swallowing disorders
With a patient-focused approach, the experts on our medical staff at Carrollton Regional Medical Center – Carrollton use advanced innovations and technology to find the source of the problem and get you the personalized treatment you need so you can feel like yourself again.
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Also, blockage of the sinus opening (ostium) can inhibit normal mucus drainage that may lead to infection and inflammation of the sinus.
Sinusitis symptoms may include:
Facial pain, pressure
Nasal congestion or fullness
Difficulty breathing through the nose
Yellow or green mucus from the nose
Teeth pain
Loss of the sense of smell or taste
Headache
Fatigue
Sore throat
Bad breath
There are two types of sinusitis: acute and chronic. Symptoms of acute sinusitis can last for several days. However, if symptoms occur frequently or persist for more than three months, it may be chronic sinusitis.
For a referral to a Carrollton otolaryngologist on the medical staff, call 1.844.BSW.DOCS (1.844.279.3627) or search our online physician directory.
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