Find Lasting Relief for Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Problems
Coughing? Sneezing and wheezing? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from sinus-related problems. If you’ve been unable to find long-term relief for your sinus pain or other ear, nose and throat problems, our team of experts is here to help.
Our board certified Otolaryngologist- more commonly called ENTs (Ear, Nose and Throat doctors) - are leaders in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus, ear, nose and throat problems. As experts, they are all highly skilled and trained to diagnose, treat and manage symptoms in both adults and children. Using the latest technology and treatments, we provide you with the highest level of care and successful outcomes.
When you come to us for care, we’ll offer you a wide variety of treatment options best suited to you and your symptoms.
Common ear, nose and throat conditions treated at Elmbrook Memorial Campus
- Allergies
- Acute and chronic sinus infections
- Asthma-associated sinus disease
- Blocked nasal passages
- Chronic ear problems
- Deviated septum and nasal obstruction
- Fungal infections of the sinuses
- Hearing loss
- Hoarseness
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Post-nasal drip
- Rhinitis
- Sinus headache
- Sinus infections
- Tumors of the nose and sinuses
Latest treatments and technologies for sinus relief
Most sinus-related diseases can be treated with medicines. If surgery is required, we are leaders in innovative and minimally invasive procedures, including:.
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- FESS is a minimally invasive technique performed under the magnification of a small telescopic endoscope to remove diseased tissue and open the sinuses to allow them to drain more naturally. New techniques employed in FESS make this procedure much less invasive than it was even five years ago. Nasal packing is rarely used and most patients are able to return to work or school in 48 hours.
- Computer Guided Surgery
- The use of special surgical navigation/computer guided technology can decrease complications and improve results. Three-dimensional images of a patient’s sinuses are uploaded to a computerized navigation system. Surgeons are able to track their progress to the millimeter during surgery.
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Balloon sinuplasty is a breakthrough technology in sinus care. Doctors thread a guide wire equipped with a tiny balloon into the nostrils and up to the blockage. The balloon is then inflated about a quarter of an inch — just enough to stretch and open the passageway. The balloon is then deflated and withdrawn. Unlike traditional sinus surgery, sinuplasty is minimally invasive. After sinuplasty, sinus openings become significantly wider and in most cases, they stay that way.
- Coblation Procedure
- Tonsil removal and nasal obstruction can be treated with coblation (cold ablation) technology. Surgery using coblation technology creates virtually no heat which equals decreased pain and scarring. Nasal packing is no longer routinely used.
- Sinus Nebulization Therapy
- A nebulizer turns liquid medicine into a mist. Through sinus nebulization, medications can be delivered directly to the surface of the nose and sinuses.
Treatment of ear, throat and voice problems
Our ENT physicians can treat an extensive array of ear, nose, throat and voice issues, including:
- Adenoiditis
- chronic ear problems and infections
- hearing loss
- hoarseness
- hyper nasal speech
- nasal deformities and obstruction
- sinusitis
- and tonsillitis
For voice and swallowing issues, ENTs - along with neurologists, speech-language pathologists and other caring experts - have the skill and experience to provide optimal care.
Pediatric Services
Our board-certified ENT physicians treat infants, children and adolescents for a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions including:
- malformations of the ear, nose and throat
- treatment for airway problems
- cleft palate
- congenital abnormalities of the ear
- and infectious diseases of the sinuses, tonsils and adenoids.
Our surgical staff understands that coming to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience for children and families and will work to ensure a comfortable, safe and caring experience. We are equipped to manage all types of pediatric otology conditions ranging from chronic ear and tonsil infections to hearing loss requiring cochlear implantation.
Pediatric Anesthesia
Elmbrook Memorial Campus offers board-certified anesthesiologists who are specially trained and have extensive experience in administering anesthesia to infants and children. Many of our pediatric ENT patients are able to bypass the recovery room, reuniting sooner with their parents and allowing for an earlier discharge home and a more enjoyable operative experience for the family.
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