How your ENT specialist and rhinologist in Bend, OR, can help you feel better

Rhinology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses. A rhinologist is an ENT subspecialist with specific training in diagnostic testing, treatment, and surgical techniques for nasal and paranasal sinus conditions.

Dr. Ryan Gallivan at Northwest Sinus Center in Bend, OR, provides a wide range of rhinology services to help you feel better.

Rhinology encompasses treatment of many conditions involving the nose and paranasal sinuses, including:

• Allergic rhinitis, which is inflammation of the nasal passages caused by underlying allergies
• Rhinosinusitis, which is inflammation of the mucus membranes in your nose, causing subsequent inflammation in your sinuses
• Nasal polyps, which are benign growths in your nasal passages
• Chronic sinusitis, which is frequent and ongoing sinus inflammation
• Removal of tumors and growths at the base of the skull, pituitary gland, nose, and sinuses
• Tear duct blockages caused by obstruction of the tear drainage system

A rhinologist is an expert at utilizing several diagnostic tests and procedures, including:

• Balloon sinuplasty, used to open nasal passages and sinuses by clearing up blockages
• Endoscopic sinus surgery, to clear sinus blockages and remove growths using and endoscope
• Endoscopic orbital surgery, to correct a blocked tear duct, or other eye issues
• Rhinoplasty, which includes a wide range of surgical procedures to repair or correct structures including a deviated nasal septum

A rhinologist may work alone, or in combination with an eye specialist or additional ENT specialists. A rhinologist may also be called upon to treat complex sinus and skull base tumors using less invasive techniques as an alternative to open surgery.

If you are suffering from conditions or diseases involving your nose or sinuses, a rhinologist can help you get relief, so you can breathe well again. To learn more about rhinology, call Dr. Ryan Gallivan at Northwest Sinus Center in Bend, OR. You can reach him in the office by calling (855) 746-8700, so call today.