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Conscious sedation anesthesia is provided through an IV by a board certified Anesthesiologist from Gulf Shore Anesthesia Associates. This allows you to have the procedure performed without you feeling any discomfort. For conscious sedation anesthesia no breathing tube or airway equipment is required. This is safer than undergoing general anesthesia in an operating room. Minimal […]

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Do you have nasal obstruction? Nasal breathing is a very important function of human life and any obstruction in the nasal airway can dramatically impact your quality of life. Nasal Airway Obstruction (NOA) can lead to the following symptoms: Chronic nasal congestion, or stuffiness Persistent nasal blockage or obstruction Difficulty breathing through nose Difficulty sleeping, […]

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Nonallergic rhinitis is a condition that causes chronic sneezing, congestion, itchy or watery eyes, or runny nose. These symptoms mimic those of allergies, but originate from a non allergic source. Unlike an allergy it does not involve the immune system. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless substance known as […]

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Our office will perform a physical exam and comprehensive history. Allergy testing may be needed to determine if the symptoms are an actual allergy or caused by other problems. For example, eating contaminated food (food poisoning) may cause symptoms similar to food allergies. Some medications (such as aspirin and ampicillin) can produce non-allergic reactions, including […]

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Nasal polyps are soft, sac-like growths arising from the lining of the nose or sinuses. Nasal polyps can grow anywhere on the lining of the nose or the sinuses. They often grow where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. Small polyps may not cause any problems. Large polyps can block your sinuses or nasal […]

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Septoplasty, turbinate submucosal resection with coblation, Vivaer nasal airway remodeling, LATERA for nasal valve collapse Nasal obstruction refers to blockage of the nose or nasal cavity and can be caused by a variety of problems.  Nasal obstruction can be caused by anatomical blockage or nasal irritants. Nasal irritants include airborne pollutants and allergens. Anatomical components […]

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