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Our practice is the premiere center of excellence for comprehensive head and neck medical and surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and...
View ArticleMinimally Invasive Sinus Surgery using Balloon Technology
By Marc Kerner, MD, FACS Balloon sinuplasty offers sinus sufferers a rapid, painless procedure for correction of chronic sinus blockage that does not improve with medical therapy. Balloon sinuplasty,...
View ArticleWINDS, FIRES AND SINUS PROBLEMS OH MY
It’s almost that time of year again where first we have the Santa Ana Winds and then we see Fires causing the air quality to become extremely unhealthy. Many people begin feeling tired and weak with...
View ArticleEndoscopic Sinus Surgery
As healthcare delivery gets more complicated with Obamacare, payers and patients are going to demand data that supports certain procedures or treatments for either satisfactory or unsatisfactory...
View ArticleSore Throats
It’s that time of the year that many people often find themselves with sore throats that are red and itchy and can be very painful. Sore throats can make swallowing painful and can even make it hard...
View ArticleAcid Reflex
Acid Reflex affects 1 in 3 Americans and is caused by an abnormal esophagus. The flow of ingested food and fluid between your esophagus and stomach is regulated by a valve called the lower esophageal...
View ArticleYour Sleep Could Kill You
Sleep related problems affect many Americans. The most commonly known disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, affects at least 40 million people in the United States. It is characterized by snoring,...
View ArticleACT FAST: PUT CANCER IN THE PAST
When cancer symptoms appear life-threatening, immediate treatment can make all the difference. That was the case for Robert Jones, who saw his Primary Physician Sikander Kajani, MD, after...
View ArticleSinus Headaches
Is a sinus headache really a sinus headache, or is it something else? Sinus headaches come from sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus membranes. You feel pressure and pain around your eyes and...
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How Can Plastic Surgeons Compete with the Lifestyle Lift?
by Dr. James Polakof & Michelle Polakof, CSMS The Lifestyle Lift was created by Dr. David Kent, a cosmetic surgeon in Michigan and is touted as an alternative to a traditional facelift. It’s...
View ArticleGetting Enough Sleep Leads to Health and Wealth
Sleeping is one of the innate activities that human beings incur in them. Everybody has to get his/her sleep in order to lead a healthy and wealthy life. It is impossible for a person to lead a life...
View ArticleThe Real Facts About Sinus Pain
Sinus pain provides an unpleasant and irritating feel to an individual. The onset of sinus pain in the forehead is caused by sinus infection, allergies or the common cold. There are deep pockets...
View ArticleThe Impact of Sleep Apnea
Most of the Americans are suffering the sleep apnea syndrome, which is robbing their sleep and rest. They are getting devoid from a peaceful life. Over the decades, this disorder is getting common in...
View ArticleDon’t be very sleepy, wake up, wake up!!!
Many people drink and drive and also get caught by cops. Sleeping while driving is a sort of disorder that occurs in our day to day life.Studies show that many people have made accidents due to one of...
View ArticleAcid Reflux
Acid Reflex affects 1 in 3 Americans and is caused by an abnormal esophagus. The flow of ingested food and fluid between your esophagus and stomach is regulated by a valve called the lower esophageal...
View ArticleVitamin C
While most of us are aware Vitamin C’s role in the body fro strengthening the immune system and assisting in wound healing, its skin benefits are just as dramatic. Vitamin C is an essential component...
View ArticleTips for Sinus and Travel
Many people will suffer sinus attacks when traveling on planes. The reason for this is that the pressure change can cause a squeeze in the sinuses. They will suffer pain and pressure in the face and...
View ArticleSinusitis
Antibiotic Treatment For Sinusitis Antibiotics are labeled as narrow-spectrum drugs when they work against only a few types of bacteria. On the other hand, broad-spectrum antibiotics are more effective...
View ArticleColds Or Allergy Attacks That Don’t Go Away
Published in Malibu Chronicle on December 9, 2015 Q: Have you had recurrent colds or allergy attacks that don’t seem to go away? A: If so, there’s a good chance you have had sinusitis. Over 37 million...
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Balloon dilation sinuplasty effective for relieving sinus symptoms compared...
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