Experiencing chronic sinus issues can make it hard for some people to sleep comfortably. | Pixabay
Experiencing chronic sinus issues can make it hard for some people to sleep comfortably. | Pixabay
People who are suffering from sinus issues could also have trouble sleeping comfortably.
Doctors with Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists say there are new state-of-the-art procedures to help those who are unable to sleep get back on track.
"I was snoring like a machine. I hadn't been sleeping well for a year," Michigan ENT patient Doug Mandrick said.
A National Institutes of Health study showed that between 60 and 75% of those with chronic sinusitis also suffer from poor sleep. A large number of patients in one study correlated multiple chronic symptoms with sleep impairment.
Dr. Richard Strabbing of Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists says there has been an increase in the technology being used for sinus treatments and that new procedures mean less time spent recovering.
"I really enjoy discussing options with my patients," Strabbing told SE Grand Rapids News. "Balloon sinus procedures and other minimally invasive sinus procedures done in the office give my patients great options. Quick recovery, super results and life-changing benefits for patients are often seen. It has been exciting to be an ENT over the last few years and be able to offer my patients great solutions with minimal downtime."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that chronic sinusitis affects 28.9 million American adults, or 11% of the adult population.
"Chronic sinus infections can have a significant impact on our quality of life, from how we perform at work/school and interact with friends and family," Dr. Seth Palmer of Michigan ENT told SE Grand Rapids News.
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