Nose And Sinus
The CDC reports that over 12% of the population is diagnosed with sinusitis. Allergy and sinus problems have a significant effect on our work and home life. At Texas ENT Center we will accurately diagnose and treat your sinus problems. Whether you need excellent diagnostic testing, such as in-office allergy assessment,or the latest treatment regimens (in-office balloon sinuplasty and sublingual immunotherapy) our goal at Texas ENT Center is to help you feel your best!
Conditions We Treat:
- Allergies
- Stuffy nose
- Postnasal drip
- Sinusitis and polyps
- Deviated septum
- Loss of smell
- Broken nose
- Nosebleed
Diagnostic:
- Allergy Testing - Skin prick and intradermal, Allergy Management
- Nasal Endoscopy - In the office a small amount of numbing spray is placed into both nostrils. A telescope is then used to view the inside of the nose. This procedure helps diagnose nasal breathing problems, sinusitis, nosebleeds and growths/tumors. For more information on nasal endoscopy visit the American Rhinologic Society
- CT scan of the sinuses - Imaging that is completed to help with diagnosis and management of sinus disease. It can be completed at a local imaging center or a nearby hospital. CT scans are often completed after a full treatment course (antibiotics and possibly a steroid taper ) to allow better visualization of the sinuses.
Treatment:
- In Office Balloon Sinuplasty - For more information, In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Outpatient surgery that is performed using small telescopes to view and treat the inside of the nose and sinuses. It is often used to treat chronic sinusitis, polyps and growths/tumors. Recovery time varies but is generally 3-7 days. For more information on sinus surgery visit the America Rhinologic Society
- Immunotherapy - For more information visit our Allergy page
- Propel Stent - For more information visit Propel
- Septoplasty - Septoplasty is performed to correct a crooked (deviated) septum. The surgery is completed as an outpatient and involves removing or reshaping the deviated cartilage and bone. Recovery is generally 1 week. For more information on septoplasty visit the American Academy of Otolaryngology
- Rhinoplasty - For more information visit our Cosmetic Procedures
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction - The procedure may be completed in the office (coblation turbinate reduction PDF) for in the operating room (sub mucous resection). Instruments are used to decrease the size of the tissue inside the nose thereby improving nasal breathing. The procedure is often performed with septoplasty.
- Now offering Vivaer- an innovative in office procedure that provides relief for patients suffering with nasal congestion.
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Stephen White, M.D.
Brandon Christianson, M.D. 
Kristin Schmidt, Au.D.
Caitlin Oetken PA-CHighlighted Procedure
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology is a FDA-cleared, endoscopic, catheter-based system for patients suffering from sinusitis. The technology uses a small, flexible, Sinus Balloon Catheter to open up blocked sinus passageways, restoring normal sinus drainage and function.