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Scottsdale doctor: ‘The vast majority of patients have some component of allergies contributing to their sinonasal issues’

May marks National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, underscoring the interconnectedness between asthma, allergies, and sinus health in patients. Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center says that allergies can contribute to sinonasal issues.

Scottsdale doctor: ‘Chronic sinus issues can cause inflammation around the eustachian tube’

Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, the eustachian tubes can be affected by sinus issues.

Scottsdale Sinus & Allergy Center hosts local event raising money for the C4 Foundation and its Arizona House

Scottsdale Sinus & Allergy Center, an ear, nose and throat clinic located at 7301 E Second St., hosted an event in Phoenix on Feb. 22 that benefited the C4 Foundation and the foundation’s Arizona House project.

Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy PA: ‘Dorothy is one of the sweetest, most kindhearted individuals’

National Breathe Free recently gave Dorothy Roer, a patient of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy and a dog groomer who has taken several pets over the years from some of her clients who have passed away, a check to help with the costs that come with caring for all of her animals. Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy physician assistant Katie Callahan was glad to help one of her patients.

Scottsdale doctor says chronic sinusitis ‘can definitely impact quality of life’

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, seeing an ENT specialist can help with these kinds of problems.

Scottsdale doctor: Sinusitis ‘can definitely impact the quality of their sleep’

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality, which will impact quality of life.

Scottsdale doctor: ‘There are a lot of easy simple things we can do to really improve a patients quality of life’

For patients dealing with sinusitis, the question of when to go see a doctor or an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist is important. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, treatment can help sinusitis patients in many ways.

Patient says following balloon procedure at Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center: 'My nose is not always dripping, I feel better, and I breathe better'

Leonard Timpone, a longtime resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, recently shared his experience with sinus issues and the transformative impact of his treatment at Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center. After years of coping with persistent sinus problems, Leonard sought out the expertise of Dr. Brian Lee and his team, ultimately finding relief through a minimally invasive procedure.

Scottsdale doctor: ‘One of the biggest advances in our field has been the balloon sinuplasty procedure’

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can help address chronic sinusitis, a condition that can become more debilitating the longer it goes untreated. Many ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) recommend balloon sinuplasty, including Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center.

Scottsdale doctor: ‘Chronic sinusitis causes inflammation, which can exasperate other chronic medical issues’

Untreated sinus issues can cause many different problems down the line, and it is important to remember during American Heart Month the links between chronic sinusitis and cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, it can lead to other health issues, such as heart disease.