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ENT In Manhattan Treats Nasal Problems For Improved Health

Dr. Richard Nass helps patients find the cause of their nasal complications for improved ear, nose and throat health.



    MANHATTAN, NY, August 11, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As an ENT in Manhattan, Dr. Richard Nass offers his patients superior ear nose and throat care. During changes in seasons, weather and allergies, many patients can experience nasal problems. To help patients breathe easily and enjoy their days, Dr. Nass works to diagnose and treat his patients in Manhattan who have nasal problems.

"Sinuses are the hollow areas behind the cheekbones and forehead, around your eyes. Your sinuses make mucus to moisten the air you breathe, but if they get blocked, infected, or swollen, the mucus can't drain from them. Each nasal problem is treated differently depending on the cause, which is why visiting my office is important in finding the underlying cause to your discomfort," said Dr. Richard Nass, a Manhattan ENT.

A nasal problem for patients in Manhattan and other areas typically begins with a viral head cold in which congestion in the nose blocks the drainage of the sinuses that can lead to acute sinusitis. Bot the nose and sinuses are lined by moisturizing mucus membranes, so when mucus can't get out of the sinuses, bacteria begin to grow, and that causes a sinus infection.

Mucus normally collects in the sinuses and drains into the nasal passages, but when a person has a cold or an allergy attack, the sinuses become inflamed and are unable to drain. Without drainage, this can lead to congestion and infection. By visiting Dr. Nass, an ENT in Manhattan, patients can receive a proper diagnosis, accompanied by treatment to find relief.

"Typically, if a patient has had purulent nasal drainage accompanied by nasal obstruction, facial pain-pressure-fullness, or both, for up to 4 weeks, they most likely have acute sinusitis. This sinus infection is likely bacterial if it persists for 10 days or longer, or if the symptoms worsen after an initial improvement," said Dr. Richard Nass of patients in Manhattan with nasal problems.

Acute sinusitis becomes chronic when a person suffers from frequent sinusitis, or if the infection lasts more than three months. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis may be less severe than those of acute, but untreated chronic sinusitis can cause damage to the sinuses and cheekbones that sometimes can require surgery to repair. If Dr. Nass, an ENT in Manhattan, NY, believes a patient has chronic sinusitis, he may recommend intensive antibiotic therapy and may even require surgery to remove physical obstructions that may contribute to sinusitis.

From sinusitis to chronic sinusitis, facial pain and allergies, it is important to visit Dr. Richard Nass in Manhattan for further diagnosis and treatment planning. By visiting Dr. Nass, patients can take the next step toward being able to breathe properly.

About Dr. Richard Nass, M.D: Dr. Richard Nass is a solo practitioner with academic affiliation. He combines state of the art knowledge and technology with traditional, individualized attention for his patients, providing care for hearing loss, ear infections, sinus disease, and nasal problems, among others. Dr. Nass graduated from the NYU School of Medicine and completed both his general surgery internship and otolaryngology (ENT) residency at the NYU-Bellevue-Manhattan VA Hospital System. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of many professional organizations, and an Honorary Surgeon of the New York City Police Department.

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1430 2nd Ave.
New York, NY 10021
(212) 734-4515
http://www.drrichardnass.com

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