News From Mt. Scott ENT
Chronic Sinus Sufferers Can Now Breath Easy!
Many of us suffer from the occasional stuffy nose, and headache, but for more than 37 million Americans these symptoms occur for three months or longer. If you or someone you know suffers from: facial pain, pressure, congestion, or fullness; difficulty breathing through the nose; yellow or green mucus discharge from the nose; teeth pain, loss of smell or taste; headache; fatigue; or sore throat for three months or longer it is likely chronic sinusitis.
Understanding Pediatric Sleep Apnea
As parents we all know that a good night’s sleep contributes to our children’s mental and physical development. We exercise proper sleep habits by getting our little one’s to bed on time, stopping caffeine and sugar after dinner and instituting routines that make nighttime a gateway to sleep.
Common Questions About the Aging Process
Common Myths About Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects only old people and is a sign of aging. Hearing loss affects all age groups. There are close to 6 million people in the US between the ages of 18 and 44 with hearing loss, and only 35% of people with hearing loss are older than age 64.
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The Portland Snoring Clinic is dedicated to curing socially disruptive snoring. We offer minimally invasive, office-based therapies to resolve primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our board-certified physicians and staff provide the highest quality care using the safest and most effective methods available, all in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
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The Portland Snoring Clinic is dedicated to curing socially disruptive snoring. We offer minimally invasive, office-based therapies to resolve primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our board-certified physicians and staff provide the highest quality care using the safest and most effective methods available, all in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
The Pillar Procedure
The Pillar Procedure is an alternative but similar procedure apart from being a simple and effective treatment for sleep apnea and snoring. This procedure is less invasive and less painful than other surgical procedures, is completed in a single, short office visit and is FDA-cleared and clinically proven, with results comparable to more aggressive surgical procedures.
Coblation Soft Palate Treatment for Snoring
Coblation Soft Palate Treatment for Snoring Coblation is a relatively recent technology that has enabled many surgical procedures that previously required IV sedation and even general anesthesia to now be performed under only local anesthesia without any sedation in an office-setting (instead of an operating room).
Snoring
Snoring is the act of breathing through the open mouth, occurring mostly while asleep, in such a way as to cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound varying from a soft noise to a loud unpleasant sound.
