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Posts for: January, 2021
To breathe, we inhale air through the windpipe, the lungs expand, and then we exhale through the mouth. However, something so simple often gets troubled by allergies, asthma, sinusitis, a deviated septum, environmental factors, or lung disease. When one or more of these issues develop, you can experience shortness of breath, wheezing, excessive coughing, or worse. When ignored long-enough, trouble breathing can affect daily activities and general mood. Breathing problems can be persistent, and when they are, Dr. Frank Kardos can help you find relief. Please contact our Wayne, NJ, office today to get started.
What You Can Do About Your Breathing Problems
It's critical to take breathing problems seriously and seek treatment immediately when short of breath or signs or symptoms worsen. If breathing problems are related to virus-like pneumonia, for example, allergies, asthma, or lung disease, medication such as inhaled steroids may be necessary to make a full recovery. If breathing problems are related to a deviated septum, surgery often gets recommended to repair a bend in the nose that can cause a person to breathe from one nostril. If you partake in daily exercise but exhibit breathing problems, proceed with caution and consult with Dr. Frank Kardos in our Wayne, NJ, office for modification tips. The overall goal between you and Dr. Kardos will be to reduce inflammation, chest discomfort, and lung constriction.
If breathing problems become a cause for concern, don't leave them untreated. Schedule a consultation via telemedicine or in-person to address family history, lifestyle factors, and potential underlying conditions. Dr. Frank Kardos will discuss appropriate treatment options once he reaches a diagnosis. For more information about breathing problems, other conditions treated, and services provided in our Wayne, NJ, office, visit our website. Please call (973) 956-1200 for appointment scheduling.
Are you suffering from the pain and congestion of a sinus problem? Otolaryngologist, Dr. Frank Kardos, helps scores of people in Wayne, NJ, with practical sinus treatment which really works. Here are the reasons for these common ENT problems and how Dr. Kardos can help.
The reasons behind sinus problems
Your sinuses are located within your skull behind your eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These air-filled cavities produce mucous and filter, warm, and humidify the air you breathe, and even contribute to the tone of your voice.
Sinuses are prone to infection from an overgrowth of bacteria, mold, and viruses in the air. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that almost 30 million Americans develop sinusitis annually. With repeated or lengthy infections, sinusitis is said to be chronic and can produce significant downtime.
Also, sinuses swell and become irritated because of allergens, such as pollen and animal dander, and environmental pollution from cigarettes and car exhaust. Structural abnormalities within the nose and sinuses themselves contribute to sinus/headache pain, pressure, poor air exchange, snoring--even vision changes.
Such abnormalities include:
- A deviated septum, the partition between the left and right nostrils (often resulting from a fracture or congenital abnormality)
- Polyps are soft, benign growths that block mucous and air
- Slender, and therefore, restricted nasal passages
Treatment for sinus problems
When you come to Dr. Kardos' office in Wayne, NJ, detail your sinus symptoms carefully, including what may start or alleviate them. Dr. Kardos may examine your sinuses with a lighted scope, X-rays, and other types of sophisticated imaging, such as a CAT scan. As needed, he may recommend allergy testing to determine what triggers your symptoms.
Your treatment plan depends on your diagnosis. Common strategies include:
- Allergy treatment and avoidance of triggers
- Antihistamine medications
- Decongestants
- Antibiotics
- Saline nasal sprays
- Humidification of room air
- Nasal lavage with a Neti pot
- Surgical removal of polyps and correction of structural abnormalities
- No smoking
Get the help you deserve
Don't miss work or school because of your sinus problems. Contact otolaryngologist, Dr. George Kardos at his Wayne, NJ, office. He will deliver the treatment you need and deserve for a healthier life.