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The Andover Ear, Nose and Throat Center offers a full range of services to relieve all of your sinus and nasal problems. Our physicians will perform a comprehensive sinus evaluation and thoroughly review your options for diagnosis and treatment. Be sure to ask our physicians about the latest technological advancement in endoscopic sinus surgery, the VTI image-guidance system. This computer-assisted imaging device allows our surgeons to operate with pinpoint accuracy while operating on the nose and sinus.
Often times, nasal allergies can play a large contributing role to chronic sinus problems. The Andover Ear, Nose and Throat Center now offers complete allergy testing and immunotherapy for our patients. Our multidisciplinary approach to sino-nasal problems is the key to our success in making you better, quicker. We also offer the minimally invasive Somnoplasty technology, which uses the delivery of highly controlled radiofrequency energy to shrink tissues responsible for nasal blockage and snoring.
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What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the mucous membrane lining the nasal sinuses (air-filled cavities in the bones surrounding the nose, eyes, cheekbone and forehead).
What symptoms can be associated with sinusitis?
- Pressure and pain in the sinus cavities
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Drainage
- Bad Breath
- Low-grade Fevers
- Loss of sense of smell
How common is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is one of the most common medical problems affecting approximately 30% of the population at some point. Acute sinusitis commonly follows a cold and typically lasts for up to three weeks. After three weeks it becomes defined as a chronic sinusitis and may become much more difficult to treat.
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