New Orleans, Louisiana – New Orleans ear, nose, and throat specialist Akash Anand MD appeared on the “Doctors New Orleans” television program to discuss new medical procedures for patients who suffer from allergies, snoring, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. He also offered an explanation for the increase in sinus problems and chronic sinusitis in the New Orleans area.

Doctor Anand explained that chronic sinusitis is a condition that can be caused by allergies or by structural problems in the sinuses. If a patient is allergic to pollen, dander, or contaminants in the air, it can lead to persistent symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and headaches. If the condition lasts long enough, it can lead to a loss of the person’s ability to smell and taste. Dr. Anand is the founder of the GNO Snoring and Sinus clinic (GNOSnoring.com). His practice is the only ENT office in the New Orleans area that specializes in the treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders related to sinusitis.

The New Orleans area has seen a recent increase in the number of people experiencing severe allergies and chronic sinusitis. This may be the result of an increase in the plant and grass populations that occurred when the city was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. Excessively moist conditions can cause increased growth of some allergens like mold spores and pollen. Another potential cause for the increase in chronic sinusitis is from dust carried in the air due to an increase in demolition and construction while re-building the city.

Dr. Anand explained that using antihistamines and other non-invasive treatments provides relief from short-term bouts of allergies for many patients. However, some patients suffer from symptoms for so long that their condition becomes chronic and they will require more aggressive treatment in order to find relief.

Other ear, nose, and throat doctors in New Orleans refer their patients to GNO Snoring and Sinus if they do not respond to conservative, non-invasive treatments. The doctors at GNO have the expertise and modern equipment required to perform the latest techniques used to treat chronic sinusitis. Doctor Anand explained during his appearance on “Doctors New Orleans” that a new procedure called “Image Guided Balloon Sinuplasty has provided relief to many patients.

Balloon sinuplasty can be performed under local anesthetic in the GNO Snoring and Sinus offices as an outpatient procedure. The doctors at GNO insert a special catheter into the nasal passages which is then inflated to hold the passages open and allow normal nasal secretions to flow freely. Patients report almost instant relief from the procedure and, unlike more invasive sinus surgeries, the recovery time takes as little as one day.

Patients in New Orleans who would like to learn more about allergies, image guided balloon sinuplasty, or the GNO Snoring and Sinus practice can watch a recording of Doctor Anand’s appearance by visiting the GNO Snoring and Sinus website at http://www.gnosnoring.com/services/general-ent.

About the Company- http://www.gnosnoring.com/
GNO Snoring and Sinus is a team of ENT specialists who offer the latest in ear, nose, and throat treatments at their New Orleans area practices in Metairie and Chalmette, Louisiana. They specialize in diagnosing and treating sleep and sinus disorders.