Dr. Ryan Gallivan of Northwest Sinus Center is here for you when you have questions about rhinology in Bend, OR. We can help with all your ear, nose, and throat needs. Read some most frequent questions about rhinology, and contact us if you need to see a specialist for your allergies or sinuses.

What Is Rhinology?

Rhinology is a subspeciality of medicine within otolaryngology that focuses on nasal and sinus problems. Rhinologists are ENTs that have received several further years of specialized training in treating the sinuses and performing endoscopic surgeries. If you have chronic sinus problems, allergies, or nasal obstruction, a rhinologist can help get your sinuses healthy.

What Does a Rhinologist Specialize In?

A rhinologist is trained to diagnose and treat problems in your nasal passages and sinuses. We treat both children and adults with these issues. Rhinologists often treat patients with chronic sinusitis or prolonged allergic reactions but they can help with any issue originating in the nose or sinuses. They are certified to perform delicate and minimally invasive surgeries on the nose, the sinuses, and the anterior base of the skull (which separates the sinuses from the brain).

Why Would I Need To See a Rhinologist?

You may need to see a rhinologist if you experience chronic or frequently recurring sinus infections. Dr. Gallivan can also help when you need specialized surgery on your nose, sinuses, or on tumors that need to be removed in the area. One common surgery rhinologists perform is to correct a deviated septum that is causing breathing problems. Other issues we treat frequently include nasal polyps, which can be removed endoscopically to clear nasal passages and improve breathing.

Rhinology Experts Now

Northwest Sinus Center can help you with a talented ENT Dr. Ryan Gallivan skilled in rhinology in Bend, OR. Contact us for an appointment at (855) 746-8700.