Affecting over 11% of Americans, chronic sinusitis is one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses in America. Patients suffering chronic sinusitis, a condition in which the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and facial pain. Balloon sinuplasty is a type of surgical procedure used to… Read More »
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Improve Your Sleep Quality With Airlift Hyoid Suspension
Approximately 18 million Americans struggle with sleep apnea, a condition that can cause significant health issues for them and their sleeping partners. Previously, the only available solutions for this issue involved cumbersome, uncomfortable CPAP masks and machines. Fortunately, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe offers an option called airlift hyoid suspension – a straightforward and highly effective… Read More »
World Sinus Health Awareness Day 2022
Nasal and sinus issues, such as sinusitis and swollen polyps, affect 31 million people in the U.S. every year. While some of these are more severe, many occurrences can be avoided if the patient takes the proper precautions and preventative steps. This is what World Sinus Health Awareness Day is all about – informing patients… Read More »
The Common Causes of Snoring
Snoring is the deep, vibrating sound caused as air travels past loose muscle and soft tissues in the throat. In some instances, snoring is mild, but it can be alarming for others, especially their partners. Roughly half of the U.S. population occasionally snores, with about a quarter being habitual snorers. Snoring can also indicate more… Read More »
Five Signs That You Need Deviated Septum Surgery
An incredible 80% of the population has some degree of septal deviation. However, for many of these cases, the conditions are non-symptomatic and don’t require any treatment. In other moderate or more severe cases of septal deviation, patients generally experience nasal obstruction, which can cause other harmful symptoms. In this article, Dr. Schalch Lepe examines… Read More »
Treatment Options for Adults Who Snore
One in four U.S. adults snores regularly, and 45% are occasional snorers. While snoring can range from mildly startling to frustratingly disturbing, it can have adverse health effects – both for the sleeper and any partner trying to get a good night’s rest next to them (also known as “second hand snoring”).. Fortunately, modern medicine… Read More »
The Three Types of Sleep Apnea, Explained
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing multiple times per night. An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans struggle with this issue, making it a highly prevalent health concern affecting around 12% of the population. There are three types of sleep apnea, each with different causes and requiring separate treatments. In… Read More »
What You Should Know About Sinus Disease and Disorders
Sinusitis and sinus disease affect more than 30 million adults in the U.S. each year. With seasonal fluctuations in diagnosis and severity of symptoms, it’s essential to know how your body will react to sinus inflammation and how to treat this condition. In this article, Dr. Schalch Lepe discusses sinus disease and nasal inflammatory disorders…. Read More »
Loss of Sense of Smell Related to Colds, Allergies, Sinus Issues, and COVID-19 Infection
With over 80 million total cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. alone, you’ll likely know someone who has experienced the symptoms: fever, muscle aches, headaches, cough, and most tellingly, a loss of sense of taste and smell. Known as anosmia, loss of sense of smell isn’t new to doctors or patients with chronic nasal and… Read More »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What Are the Signs?
Affecting between 24% of men and 9% of women, obstructive sleep apnea can be a potentially life-threatening condition. One of the most alarming statistics is that over 80% of people living with the condition are undiagnosed, posing a genuine health risk to many. In this article, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe first discusses the most common… Read More »