Sinus and nasal problems are one of the most common problems that patients see their doctor for in the United States.  In fact, chronic sinusitis affects more than 37 million Americans each year, making it one of the most common chronic medical conditions in the United States.  Fatigue, nasal congestion, runny nose, facial pressure and headache are some of the most common symptoms of sinus conditions and chronic infections. The sinus doctors at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology offer expert diagnosis and effective treatment options for all types of nasal and sinus disorders.  If you are concerned you may have a sinus infection or problem, new patients can fill out our sinus/nasal questionnaires and schedule an appointment today with one of our expert sinus doctors.
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Examples of common nasal or sinus conditions treated:

• Acute and chronic sinusitis / sinus infection
• Nasal congestion
• Rhinitis (runny nose)
• Postnasal drip
• Facial pressure and headache
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Epistaxis (nasal bleeding)
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
• Deviated septum
• Allergies
• Ear popping / eustachian tube dsyfunction / ear infections
• Cough
• Nasal polyps
• Aspirin exacerbated respiratory diesease (Samter’s triad)
• Fungal sinusitis
• Halitosis (bad breath)
• Nasal / sinus / facial fractures, trauma
• Nasal and sinus tumors /cancers
• Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (Samter’s/Aspirin Triad)

Innovative new nasal and sinus procedures:

• Balloon sinuplasty
• PROPEL sinus stent
• SINUVA sinus implant
• CT image guided / computer-assisted ambulatory sinus surgery
• Nasal valve stenosis repair / cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty
• Specialized Mohs / skin cancer repair of the nose and face

Allergies are among the most common chronic medical condition in the world.  It is estimated that allergies affect 1 out of every 5 people.   The ENT/allergy doctors at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology offer our patients a full spectrum of allergy testing to diagnose your specific allergies.   Accurately testing our allergy patients is the first step in identifying and determining a treatment plan to eliminate your symptoms.

Our ENT/allergy physicians at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology remain at the forefront of medical science, consistently up-to-date on advanced medicines and treatments including all forms of immunotherapy that can dramatically improve our patients’ lives.

If you believe you suffer from allergies, feel free to fill out our questionnaires for new allergy patients, review our allergy testing information and schedule an appointment with one of our ENT/allergy doctors.  It’s time to dream of a life without allergies!

Examples of conditions treated:
Ear, nose, and throat conditions are commonly effected by a patient’s allergies.  The physicians at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology are experienced at identifying this connection and are ideal specialists to help patients deal with the wide range of conditions related to allergy.

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Hives
• Food allergies
• GERD (reflux)
• Sleep apnea
• Fatigue
• Headache

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Environmental allergy controls and tips
There are many ways that you can help yourself if you have allergies. The physicians and allergy staff at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology recommend patients avoid the triggers that cause your allergy symptoms.

Pollens

• Seasonal allergies are usually caused by three main types of pollen: trees, grass, and weeds.  Generally, patients know their sensitive pollen season: spring/early summer (trees), summer/early fall (grass), late summer/fall (weeds).  It’s important to know exactly what you’re allergic to so you can take appropriate action.  Stay inside if it’s windy and warm.  Pollen counts tend to rise on dry, warm and windy days.  Go outside at the right times.  Pollen counts are highest in the morning (5am-10am), so if you need to go outside, try to do it when counts are low.  Many patients appreciate the medical advice of delegating lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other gardening chores that stir up pollen allergens.  Remove clothes you’ve worn outside and shower at night to rinse pollen from your skin and hair before getting into bed.

Molds

• Molds grow in damp, humid areas inside and outside of your home.  To avoid and limit exposure to molds, clean your kitchen and bathrooms regularly with mold and mildew remover.  Wipe away any standing water in the kitchen, bathroom, and shower area.  Using a ventilation fan when you take a shower also helps reduce the chance of mold growth.  Using a dehumidifier can also be used to reduce humidity in your home to less than 50%.  Regularly changing the filters in your furnace and air conditioner can often help reduce  in door molds.

Animals

• Animals shed dander (small cells) from their fur, hair and feathers.  Animal dander and saliva can remain in furniture, mattresses and carpets.  To avoid and limit exposure you can keep your pets out of your bedroom, off furniture, mattresses and rugs as well as keeping them outside.  Giving your pets weekly baths can also be helpful in reducing dander.

House Dust

• House dust allergies are very common due to tiny transparent dust mites that live on human skin.  Dust mites live in carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows and stuffed animals.  Patients can limit exposure by using dust mite barriers on mattresses, box springs, pillows, washing bedding in hot water once a week, removing carpet from your bedroom, removing stuffed animals from sleeping areas. and vacuuming your home regularly with an efficient vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter.

Environmental Agents

• There are many agents that can give off strong, irritating odors, they can include perfumes, aftershaves, body sprays (for women and men), cleaning agents, chemical glues, and insecticides.  To avoid and limit exposure wear a protective mask and having good ventilation in any room that you are using chemical agents.

Foods

• Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food.  Even a tiny amount of allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways.  In adults, the foods that most often trigger allergic reactions include peanuts, shellfish, fish, and tree nuts (walnuts).  In children, common problem foods include eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat.  Identification of food allergies, avoidance, supportive care, medications, and desensitization remain the foundation of care.

While children can experience many of the same ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems as adults, children and their developing bodies and senses often need special attention.  The ENT/pediatric doctors at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology treat pediatric ear infections, tonsils and adenoids, sleep disorders, nasal congestion and bleeding, asthma, allergy, sinus infections, trauma, congenital conditions of the head and neck, pediatric cancer of the head and neck, and more.  We are committed to providing your child with the best care possible for each individual circumstance.  We invite you to contact us for an evaluation of your child’s symptoms or condition.

We take great pride in over 60 years of service to the South Seattle Region with the physicians and staff at Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology having seen many of our first pediatric patients raise families of their own in our community.  If your child needs our help, we recommend exploring our pediatric section within the Patient Resources/New Patient Forms web page above, and make an appointment with us today.
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Examples of frequent pediatric conditions we treat:

• Chronic and acute ear infections
• Ear tubes
• Hearing loss
• Speech delay
• Snoring and sleep apnea
• Tonsil and adenoid enlargement
• Tonsillitis
• Tonsillectomy
• Allergies
• Nasal congestion
• Nasal fracture
• Nasal bleeding
• Sinus infection
• Runny nose
• Breathing difficulties and voice problems
• Feeding and swallowing difficulties
• Tongue tie
• Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Foreign body diagnosis and removal
• Masses of the head and neck
• Thyroid disease and nodules
• Salivary gland disease and tumors
• Facial trauma and scars
• Ear deformity
• Cleft lip and palate