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San Diego doctor: ‘Addressing sinus headaches is something that can be done through some of our minimally invasive approaches’
Headaches are one of the most common side effects of sinus and allergy problems. According to Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, there are things a patient can do to address sinus headaches.
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San Diego doctor: ‘Allergies are a very important contributing factor to sinusitis’
As the season changes to summer, it is important to remember how allergies can change with the season and how they can impact someone’s health. According to Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, the allergies and sinusitis often go hand-in-hand.
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San Diego doctor: ‘We've now developed other techniques’ instead of just treating sinusitis with antibiotics
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for chronic sinusitis, but they carry certain risks, and alternative treatments are available for those suffering from sinus issues. According to Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, forms of treatment other than antibiotics might be better for patients in the long run.
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San Diego doctor: Sinusitis ‘can impact a patient’s sex life’
Studies show that erectile dysfunction is one of many possible symptoms of chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Paul Shalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, there is a direct correlation between sinusitis and a patient’s sex life.
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San Diego doctor: ‘Now we can address the Eustachian tube by using these balloon dilation techniques’
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. According to Dr. Paul Shalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, this can be addressed using balloon dilation techniques.