Treating Your Sinus Problems
Meet our expert sinus and 鼻子 specialists (rhinologists) for help with your sinus problems. We can diag鼻子 your condition and provide routine and complex treatments.
鼻窦问题
Sinus issues can have a dramatic impact on your quality of life. That makes it all the more frustrating when we have sinus problems. Pay attention to these symptoms to know if you should visit a rhinologist:
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鼻 blockage or congestion
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Sinus pain or pressure
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Runny 鼻子 or thick mucus
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流鼻血
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鼻腔干燥
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嗅觉丧失
条件 & 服务
Anything from allergies to nasal polyps or a deviated septum may cause your 鼻子 or sinus condition. 犹他大学 ear, 鼻子, and throat (ENT) specialists have the resources to relieve your symptoms and treat a wide variety of conditions:
Sinus Specialist Near You
你的鼻窦是什么?
Everyone has four pairs of sinus cavities (spaces) in their skull: the maxillary, 筛骨, 蝶, 额窦. Your sinuses connect to the nasal passages in your 鼻子. Your 鼻子 and sinuses are vital parts of your body that work together to help you stay healthy in a number of ways:
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Work with your immune system to prevent infection
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Protect your face from injury
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Moisten and filter air going into your lungs
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Make your voice sound clear
Do I Need a Referral to See an ENT Specialist?
You do not need a referral to see one of our otolaryngologists. 然而, we highly recommend that you first schedule a visit with a primary care doctor, who can diag鼻子 and treat many ear, 鼻子, 还有喉咙状况. He or she will also determine when you need the help of an ENT doctor and provide a referral.
Your insurance carrier may also require you to get an ENT referral from your primary care doctor in order to have your treatments covered. Before you visit one of our ENT specialists, ask your insurance provider about what is covered or required under your policy.
Our ENT doctors offer specialized care, so getting treatment at a 初级保健诊所 or 紧急护理 for minor ENT issues will allow our specialists to see patients who need them the most.
Why Choose 犹他大学 Health?
U of U Health ranks in the top 全国10个 for quality health care and outpatient services. 这并不意外. Our rhinologists work with other experts—from brain, 眼睛, and cancer specialists—to give you the most advanced care. U of U Health attracts experts who advance their field, making our providers some of the best in Utah.
Working together in a rich, diverse clinical environment means our medical advances have a direct impact on your health. We engage in ongoing research that allows us to bring you cutting-edge treatments. U of U Health isn't satisfied with just offering you health care. We want to transform it.
Hear From Our Specialists
The Differences Between Allergic Rhinitis & 鼻窦炎
When you start sneezing and your 鼻子 starts running, is it allergies or a sinus infection? It can be difficult to distinguish the two, especially during the colder months.
Does a Deviated Septum Need to Be Fixed?
Do you have trouble breathing from one, or both sides of your 鼻子? You may have a deviated septum--a destruction of the nasal bone. It's not something you can see just from looking at your 鼻子.
How Will Sinus Surgery Help Me?
The idea of sinus surgery can seem intimidating, and you may wonder if surgery is a good decision for you. But surgery to correct your sinus problems can dramatically improve your quality of life.