The nose is a very important organ in your body. It warms the air to keep your lungs and tubes clean, filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. Therefore, the failure of the nose and sinuses warrant a visit to a sinus specialist doctor in Fort Pierce.
Although they are not directly inside the nose, sinuses are fundamental to an optimal respiratory function. They are cavities that humidify the air inside the nose, improving respiration.
Whenever a virus or some bacteria causes inflammation in the sinuses, known as sinusitis, your whole nose is affected. However, many times the symptoms can be confused with those of a cold, so people ignore them.
These are the signs that you should see a sinus specialist.
• Pain in your forehead, either side of the nose, upper jaws and/or between the eyes.
• Headache
• Runny nose
• Congestion down your throat
• Blocked nose
• Stuffy nose
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Nasal or hoarse voice
• Constant fatigue and exhaustion
• Reduced smell and taste
• Fever (occasionally)
Although the symptoms may be similar to a cold, the duration of the illness is different. A cold usually lasts 7 to 10 days, and the symptoms rarely continue after 15 days. On the contrary, a sinusitis lasts longer than that.
An acute sinusitis, which is one episode of sinus inflammation, lasts up to 4 weeks. A chronic sinusitis, which consists of a persistent inflammation of the sinuses, lasts for more than 12 weeks. Either way, if your symptoms last over two weeks, you should see a sinus specialist in Fort Pierce.
At Associated Coastal ENT, we care about your nasal wellbeing. Our specialist are well trained in the treatment of many nose diseases and disorders like:
• Deviated septum: a shifting of the wall that divides the nasal cavity into halves
• Nasal polyps: soft growths that develop on the lining of your nose or sinuses
• Nosebleeds
• Rhinitis: inflammation of the nose and sinuses sometimes caused by allergies. The main symptom is a runny nose.
• Nasal fractures, also known as a broken nose
• Sinusitis: refers to inflammation of the sinuses generally caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection
If you need a sinus specialist doctor in Fort Pierce, schedule your appointment today!
Fort Pierce
Phone: (772) 464-9595
Address: 4632 South 25th St.
Port St. Lucie
Phone: (772) 344-0022
Address: 1731 SW Gatlin Blvd.
Sinus specialist doctors in Fort Pierce
We Have two locations in Saint Lucie County for your convenience. you can find us North of "Midway" on 25th and on Gatlin Boulevard. See below maps for directions