ENT & Allergy of New Orleans
Recent News About ENT & Allergy of New Orleans
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New Orleans doctor: ‘When we breathe through our mouth, a couple of things happen including snoring’
Mouth breathing, the habit of breathing through your mouth rather than your nose, is an unpleasant side effect of sinus problems and can cause several health issues. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, mouth breathing can affect someone’s sleep.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘Allergies and sinus problems go hand-in-hand’
The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for allergy sufferers, as travel, stress, and even Christmas decorations can lead to worse allergic reactions. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, allergies can lead to health problems down the line.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘Treatment of the chronic sinus issues can help eustachian tube dysfunction’
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that affects the inner ear, causing hearing issues, ear pressure, and other related symptoms. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, eustachian tube dysfunction and sinusitis often go hand-in-hand.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘Allergies can also exacerbate or make sinus symptoms worse’
The loss of taste and smell are two of the most noticeable symptoms that can come from chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, allergies and sinusitis often go together and exacerbate the symptoms hampering a patient’s senses.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘The important thing to do is figure out where these headaches or facial pain are coming from’
Sinus headaches are a common symptom of sinusitis and can become quite debilitating. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, it is important to identify the root cause of a patient’s headaches.
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New Orleans doctor says sinusitis is ‘a problem that affects us in a lot of different ways’
Chronic sinusitis has a multitude of symptoms that can affect one’s life, including an increased risk of depression. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, sinusitis can impact us in many ways, including putting a strain on one’s mental health.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘Chronic allergies, chronic sinusitis and chronic asthma are essentially the expression of the same disease’
May marks National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, underscoring the interconnectedness between asthma, allergies, and sinus health in patients. According to Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, sinusitis, allergy, and asthma issues often go hand-in-hand.
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New Orleans doctor says chronic sinus infections can 'cause health problems'
Inflammation of the sinuses is one of the key indicators of chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects many Americans. According to Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, inflammation can lead to other health problems.
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New Orleans doctor: ‘We’re able to provide access to that care much more quickly and effectively’
For patients dealing with sinusitis, the question of when to go see a doctor or an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist is important. According to Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, seeing an ENT specialist when dealing with sinusitis is a very important step.
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New Orleans doctor says Eustachian tube dysfunction leads to 'problems with fullness or congestion in the ear'
If you're dealing with ear pain, trouble hearing, or the feeling of your ears being clogged, you might be dealing with eustachian tube dysfunction. Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said there are treatment options that can improve these issues.
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New Orleans doctor on antibiotics: 'There's an over utilization by a lot of physicians and nurse practitioners in the United States'
Patients oftentimes use antibiotics to treat their sinus issues, but Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said overuse of antibiotics can lead to patients developing resistance to the antibiotics.
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New Orleans doctor says that 'chronic inflammation within the respiratory cavity' can lead to fatigue
Sinusitis refers to anything that might cause inflammation in the sinuses. Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said patients who are suffering from chronic inflammation can suffer from other problems, including fatigue.
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New Orleans doctor: 'Allergies and asthma are really the same thing'
Sinusitis, in whatever form it may be, can lead to a plethora of different issues, including asthma.
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New Orleans doctor: 'Treatment of chronic sinus issues can help eustachian tube dysfunction'
Eustachian tubes are responsible for regulating ear pressure and draining fluid from the middle ear.
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New Orleans doctor: 'Nobody should feel like they have to feel subpar'
Early intervention for sinus patients can lead to a better quality of life, while also reducing health care costs.