Latest News on Scottsdale

Scottsdale doctor: 'It never gets old to see that look on (the patient's) face when they take a full breath in through their nose'

Mouth breathing can lead to dental issues, including gingivitis and cavity development.

Scottsdale doctor: 'Anything that causes inflammation in the body can disrupt other chronic medical issues'

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

Local ENT: 'One of the biggest advances in our field has been the advent of balloon sinuplasty'

Balloon sinuplasty was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005.

Local doctor: Chronic sinusitis 'can definitely impact the quality of (your) sleep'

Snoring can lead to issues in a relationship.

Local ENT on balloon sinuplasty: 'The improvement to quality of life is astronomical for these patients'

People suffering from sinusitis should see an ENT specialist to help improve their quality of life.

Local doctor: Chronic sinusitis patients ‘run the risk of developing resistant bacteria in their sinuses’

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for sinusitis.

Local doctor: Allergy drops are 'extremely safe'

In the spring, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by tree pollen and grass.

Many chronic sinusitis patients experience cognitive symptoms, such as trouble focusing or remembering

Research has found that inflammation, which comes with chronic sinusitis, can alter brain activity.

Scottsdale doctor on chronic sinusitis: 'The earlier we intervene, the better the patients do'

Chronic sinusitis affects people of all ages across the world in a number of ways, and that can even mean unpleasant side effects like erectile dysfunction due to the use of various medications and treatments.

When eustachian tubes stop functioning properly, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms

Allergies and infections are the most common causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).