Sinus & Nose

Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy is the ONLY ENT practice in the state of Texas south of San Antonio to offer TruDi 3D image guidance for office based sinus surgery. Dr. Weiss is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist specializing in endoscopic sinus surgery and a certified TruDi expert who has been performing office based sinus surgery […]

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Allergic rhinosinusitis is a condition comprised by the combination of two disease processes; allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. This is a common disease combination seen in the Coastal Bend. Patients with chronic allergic rhinitis over time often experience progressive inflammation that worsens sinusitis. The sinus inflammation results in chronic, recurrent sinusitis. Patients suffering from this benefit from treating the […]

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Now that summer is officially here, there are certain allergies that accompany the season in the Coastal Bend. Grass and weeds, including Ragweed, are common during the summer months. With everyone cutting their yards, exposure to these allergens also increases. The Saharan dust is an unwelcome but regular visitor this time of year, and those patients […]

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The simple answer is often, yes. Patients with chronic sinusitis frequently also suffer from allergic rhinitis. Unfortunately some of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis overlap. Nasal congestion, post nasal drip, sinus pressure, and even chronic cough are symptoms that are commonly seen in both conditions. Undergoing sinus surgery will relieve the symptoms that are actually caused by chronic […]

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Sinus endoscopy is an important diagnostic tool used in the office setting to diagnose, and in some cases treat, both acute and chronic sinus disease. Without the need for any numbing medication, a small endoscope is gently placed into each nostril allowing for endoscopic visualization of the sinus mucosa and sinus drainage pathways. This diagnostic […]

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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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