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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.

By South Louisiana News | Dec 18, 2024

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.

By South Louisiana News | Nov 18, 2024

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New Orleans doctor: ‘Treatment of the chronic sinus issues can help eustachian tube dysfunction’

By South Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2024

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’

By South Louisiana News | Jul 29, 2024

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’

By South Louisiana News | Jul 1, 2024

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’

By South Louisiana News | Jun 10, 2024

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’

By South Louisiana News | Apr 26, 2024

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'

By South Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2024

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’

By South Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

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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St. Mary County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City

By South Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City was the third largest nursing home in St. Mary County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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St. Mary County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Patterson Healthcare Center

By South Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Patterson Healthcare Center, the second largest nursing home in St. Mary County, aided an average of 84.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was largest nursing home in St. Mary County as of Q4 2023?

By South Louisiana News | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Franklin was the largest nursing home in St. Mary County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Vermilion County as of Q4 2023?

By South Louisiana News | Feb 25, 2024

Vermilion Health Care Center, the second largest nursing home in Vermilion County, aided an average of 91.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation was 2nd largest nursing home in Vermilion County as of Q4 2023

By South Louisiana News | Feb 24, 2024

Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Vermilion County, aided an average of 114.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Vermilion County as of Q4 2023

By South Louisiana News | Feb 23, 2024

Maison Du Monde Living Center, the largest nursing home in Vermilion County, aided an average of 114.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Patterson Healthcare Center: 1-star nursing home in St. Mary County

By South Louisiana News | Feb 23, 2024

Patterson Healthcare Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in St. Mary County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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St. Martin County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Landmark of Acadiana

By South Louisiana News | Feb 22, 2024

Landmark of Acadiana, the second largest nursing home in St. Martin County, aided an average of 119.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By South Louisiana News | Feb 22, 2024

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in St. Mary County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Largest nursing home in St. Martin County as of Q4 2023

By South Louisiana News | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of three, St. Agnes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was the largest nursing home in St. Martin County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Franklin in Q4 2023?

By South Louisiana News | Feb 21, 2024

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Franklin was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in St. Mary County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.