Ear, Nose & Throat
Sinus and nose.
Congestion that will not clear, pressure behind the eyes and cheeks, infections that keep returning: most of it traces to the sinuses. The practice treats sinus problems medically first, with washes, sprays and antibiotics when they are called for, and surgically when they are not enough, including balloon sinuplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery, for adults and children.
Start with what you feel
What are you feeling?
Say it the way you would say it out loud. Each of these opens the page that explains what it usually is and how the practice treats it.
The patient journey
Wherever you are in this, start there.
Put a name to it.
Most sinus trouble is one condition wearing different symptoms. The page explains causes, symptoms and treatment, in plain language.
The evaluation comes first.
An exam establishes what is actually driving the congestion, and when the picture needs more detail, X-ray or CT imaging of the sinuses fills it in. Both offices see sinus patients, and some first conversations can happen by video.
Medicine first.
Most sinus problems are treated without surgery: nasal washes, steroid and saline sprays, short-term decongestants, and antibiotics when a bacterial infection is the underlying cause. Sinusitis can mimic a common cold, and a cold is a virus that needs different treatment, which is why the diagnosis comes before the prescription.
Two ways to open blocked sinuses.
When medicine is not enough, two minimally invasive procedures reopen what is blocked.
When not to wait
See us sooner if…
- A high fever, or swelling or redness around an eye. Call the same day.
- A severe headache with a stiff neck, or changes in your vision.
- A nosebleed will not stop after twenty minutes of steady pressure.
- Symptoms run past ten days without improving, or improve and then come back worse.
- Sinus infections keep returning several times a year.
Not a complete list, and not a diagnosis. When something feels wrong, call the office: 586-463-5831 in Mount Clemens, 810-479-9236 in Port Huron.
Who you’ll see
Who you’ll see about your sinuses.
Physician evaluation and surgery with nurse-practitioner care alongside, inside one practice. The journey ends with a person, not a referral.
Founder and principal surgeonRead the bio →
From patients of this practice
“Maggie is extremely knowledgeable and patient. She has helped me with many sinus and ear issues. She provides treatment that gets to the root of the problem… Exceptional care!”
Common sinus questions
Asked in this office, answered in plain language.
How do I know it’s a sinus infection and not a cold?
Sinusitis symptoms can mimic a regular cold, and the difference matters: a cold is a virus and needs different treatment than a bacterial sinus infection. Congestion and achiness that persist, keep returning or come with facial pressure point toward the sinuses. An examination, sometimes with imaging, settles it.
Do sinus infections need antibiotics?
Only when a bacterial infection is the underlying cause. Many sinus problems respond to nasal washes, steroid or saline sprays and short-term decongestants. The doctor determines the cause first, so the treatment matches it.
What is balloon sinuplasty?
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to reopen blocked sinus passages. A thin catheter carries a small balloon into the blocked area, the balloon is inflated to create space, then deflated and removed. No incisions, virtually no swelling, and recovery is quick. An evaluation determines whether it is appropriate for you.
What is endoscopic sinus surgery?
A minimally invasive procedure that removes obstructions of the nose and sinuses through the nostrils using fiber-optic technology. It is typically recommended for sinusitis, a deviated septum and nasal polyps when medical treatment is not effective. Most patients go home the same day, and about 90% report considerable improvement.
Can children be treated for sinus problems here?
Yes. Sinus problems affect adults and children alike, and the practice treats both. Children may need different treatment approaches, nasal washes included, which is why care starts with a specialist’s evaluation.
Ask anything
Is sinus surgery done through the nostrils?
Every page of this site answers in plain language. Tap the question, or ask in your own words.