At Sinus Center - Idaho, our mission is to deliver top-notch medical care specializing in sinus health. Our experienced team is dedicated to understanding each patient's unique needs and providing personalized sinus care. With a patient-first approach, we strive to alleviate sinus discomfort and improve your overall quality of life. Trust us to be your partner in navigating sinus challenges. With office locations in Meridian and Nampa, same-day appointments are available. Our dedicated team of specialists works collaboratively to provide comprehensive sinus care, ensuring that every patient’s needs are addressed with expertise and compassion.
Dedicated to Helping Sinus Sufferers
When to See a Sinus Specialist
Family physicians, internists, pediatricians, and many other healthcare providers deliver effective sinus care every day—and in most cases, with great success. But what happens when a patient doesn’t respond to standard medical treatment? Or when symptoms briefly improve, only to return and require more intervention? Who should care for the sinus patient whose quality of life has taken a frustrating turn?
This is where a provider with a focused interest in sinus and nasal disorders becomes essential—someone with specialized expertise and experience.
Experience matters. In sinus care, as in any field, the value of experience is undeniable.
Most general medical doctors can successfully treat the majority of sinus cases, often 9 out of 10. But for that one patient who doesn't improve with typical treatments, it’s time to turn to someone with deeper knowledge. It’s time to see a Sinus Specialist.
Expert Sinus & Nasal Care — All in One Place
With a patient-first approach, Sinus Center - Idaho strives to alleviate sinus discomfort and improve your overall quality of life. After your first visit, you will leave with answers because of a thorough and complete sinus exam.
NASAL ENDOSCOPY
What is Nasal Endoscopy?
Nasal endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to look deep inside your nose by using a device called a scope that is attached to a video camera. The scope is placed into your nostrils. The video camera projects images onto a screen, which your doctor will review with you.
What are the Benefits of Nasal Endoscopy?
A nasal endoscopy procedure allows for a deeper examination of the nasal cavity and the drainage pathways of the sinuses. There are also scopes that have angled lenses which help to look around bends and corners. These benefits make a nasal endoscopy procedure necessary in the management of nasal and sinus conditions.
Why is Nasal Endoscopy Performed
Nasal endoscopy is performed by a Sinus Specialist (Otorhinolaryngologists, Ear Nose & Throat, or ENT). The procedure is used to evaluate patients with nasal or sinus complaints, such as stuffiness, facial pain or pressure, nose bleeds and loss of smell. Your doctor uses the scope to look for signs of infection, inflammation, bleeding, and structure abnormalities.
How is Nasal Endoscopy Performed?
Nasal Endoscopy is usually performed in a seated position. Prior to the procedure, you will spray your nose with a numbing medication and a decongestant. This improves the view and minimizes your discomfort. The scope is passed into each nostril, one at a time.
What are the Risks of Nasal Endoscopy?
Nasal endoscopy is very safe. It can cause some minor discomfort but is usually not painful. In rare cases, complications may occur.
Injury to the membrane that lines the inside of the nose can cause bleeding. Some patients are at greater risk of bleeding. Blood thinners (Aspirin, Coumadin, etc,) and clotting disorders increase the risk of bleeding.
In rare cases, a vasovagal reaction may also occur. This reaction is a reflex that causes the heart rate and blood pressure to drop. A patient may feel nauseous, light-headed or briefly pass out. Many patients will have experienced this reaction in the past, often at the sight of blood. Medical procedures and stressful situations may also cause the response. If you have experienced this in the past, it is best to tell your doctor prior to the procedure. Symptoms typically resolve when the patient is laid flat.
Although extremely rare, allergic reactions to medications may occur. It is important to notify your physician of any drug allergies you have prior to the procedure.
IN OFFICE SINUS CT SCAN
Patients with chronic sinus problems will need a CT scan of their sinuses. For your safety and convenience, we offer low-dose CT imaging in our office. The Xoran MiniCat CT scanner reduces radiation exposure compared to conventional CT machines when obtaining imaging of the sinuses. A CT scan is a necessary diagnostic tool in the treatment of sinusitis.
We are proud that our CT Scanner is accredited through IAC*, ensuring the safety of our patients.
*The IAC is a nonprofit, nationally recognized accrediting organization, founded by medical professionals to advance appropriate utilization, standardization and quality of diagnostic imaging, therapeutic and interventional procedures
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AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated exclusively to the care and treatment of sinus and nasal conditions. Designed with the comfort and convenience of patients in mind, our center provides outpatient surgical solutions for individuals experiencing chronic sinus issues, nasal obstruction, or related conditions.
What Sets Us Apart:
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Specialized Care – We focus exclusively on sinus and nasal procedures, ensuring expert-level care and outcomes.
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Minimally Invasive Techniques – Including the Setliff Minimally Invasive Technique Sinus Surgery, performed with precision and minimal downtime.
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Same-Day Surgery – Patients receive expert treatment and return home the same day for a faster, more comfortable recovery.
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Experienced Team – Our surgeon is an ENT specialist with over 25 years of experience in sinus care, having performed more than 5,000 sinus procedures.
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Comfort & Convenience – A streamlined, patient-centered experience without the stress or cost of a hospital stay.
Designed for Patients With:
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Chronic Sinusitis
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Recurrent Sinus Infections
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Deviated Septum
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Hypertrophy of the Turbinates
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Nasal Blockage
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Nasal Polyps
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Nasal Fracture
Our goal is to restore your ability to breathe freely and live more comfortably through advanced care delivered in a focused, efficient, and compassionate environment.