Sinus and nasal

Expert tips to breathe easy—wherever your adventure takes you Travel is exciting—new places, new experiences, and a well-deserved break from the daily routine. But sometimes, that excitement brings an unwelcome guest: sinus pressure. Whether you’re flying high, adjusting to a new climate, or navigating unfamiliar allergens, sinus trouble can quickly put a damper on your […]

We’ve all experienced the frustration of a stuffy nose—that blocked, congested feeling that forces you to breathe through your mouth and often disrupts a good night’s sleep. While a cold or allergies are common causes, for some people, the problem runs deeper. Chronic nasal congestion and difficulty breathing may be caused by a structural issue

Do you struggle with a stuffy nose, even when you’re not sick, wondering if it will ever go away? Do allergies leave you perpetually congested? Or maybe you’re a chronic snorer, disrupting your sleep—and those around you? The culprit might be your turbinates. What are turbinates? Turbinates are small, bony structures inside your nasal passages,

As the crisp autumn air arrives, many of us will experience a familiar foe – sinus congestion. Whether it’s allergies, a cold, or even dry indoor air, a stuffy head can make life miserable. Here at Minnesota ENT, we understand that frustration all too well.  If you’re tired of feeling stuffed up, we’re about to

Dr. Bradley Johnson answers common questions about balloon sinuplasty and traditional sinus surgery If you’re dealing with nasal obstruction, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis or eustachian tube dysfunction, sinus surgery or nasal surgery may be an option to provide you lasting relief. Learn more about balloon sinuplasty, eustachian tube dilation and traditional sinus surgery procedures from

Post-nasal drip (PND) is when your throat becomes a mucus factory, causing all sorts of symptoms like coughing, sore throat, and feeling like you’re swallowing a cotton ball. Your body normally produces mucus to keep your nose and throat happy, but when it goes into overdrive, PND happens. PND is not a sickness, but rather

Have you ever taken cold medication and felt absolutely no improvement? Do you feel like you’ve got a constant head cold that holds on no matter what you do? The culprit may be surprising. What are nasal polyps? A nasal polyp is a benign (non-cancerous) sac-like growth on the lining of the nose or sinuses.

People who lead a healthy lifestyle often know how best to keep their body systems working well: exercise benefits the heart, sunscreen protects the skin, adequate sleep reduces stress and more. But unless you have problems with your sinuses or allergies, you may not readily know ways to keep your sinuses healthy. You might not

A whistling nose may be amusing, at first. But if the whistle persists, it can quickly become annoying, disrupting concentration by day and interrupting sleep at night.