Manhattan ENT Treats Sinus Problems For Improved Health During The Changing Seasons

MANHATTAN, NY, April 13, 2014 (Press-News.org) As an ENT in Manhattan, Dr. Lisa Liberatore offers her patients superior ear nose and throat care. During changes in seasons, weather and allergies, many patients can experience nasal and sinus problems. To help patients breathe easily and enjoy their days, Dr. Liberatore works to diagnose and treat her patients in Manhattan who have sinus problems.

"Sinuses are the hollow areas behind the cheekbones and forehead, around your eyes. Your sinuses make mucus to moisten the air you breathe, but if they get blocked, infected, or swollen, the mucus can't drain from them. Each nasal problem is treated differently depending on the cause, which is why visiting my office is important in finding the underlying cause to your discomfort," said Dr. Lisa Liberatore in Manhattan about sinus problems.

A sinus problem for patients in Manhattan and other areas typically begins with a viral head cold in which congestion in the nose blocks the drainage of the sinuses that can lead to acute sinusitis. Both the nose and sinuses are lined by moisturizing mucus membranes, so when mucus can't get out of the sinuses, bacteria begin to grow, and that causes a sinus infection.

Mucus normally collects in the sinuses and drains into the nasal passages, but when a person has a cold or an allergy attack, the sinuses become inflamed and are unable to drain. Without drainage, this can lead to congestion and infection. By visiting Lexington ENT, patients can receive a proper diagnosis, accompanied by treatment to find relief in Manhattan from sinus problems.

Acute sinusitis becomes chronic when a person suffers from frequent sinusitis, or if the infection lasts more than three months. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis may be less severe than those of acute, but untreated chronic sinusitis can cause damage to the sinuses and cheekbones that sometimes can require surgery to repair. If Liberatore believes a patient has chronic sinusitis, she may recommend intensive antibiotic therapy and may even require surgery to remove physical obstructions that may contribute to sinusitis.

From sinusitis to chronic sinusitis, facial pain and allergies, it is important to visit Lexington ENT in Manhattan for further diagnosis and treatment planning. By visiting Dr. Lisa Liberatore and her experienced staff at Lexington ENT, patients can take the next step toward being able to breathe properly.

About Lexington ENT: Lisa A. Liberatore, MD is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. Her specialty is in the medical and surgical treatment of the nose and sinuses with a focus on the aesthetic concerns as well. Dr. Liberatore has worked for the past 17 years in her private practice known as Lexington ENT and also offers the convenience of home sleep study testing to diagnose Manhattan sleep apnea. Dr. Liberatore is renowned for her expertise in sinus surgery and the treatment of sleep apnea. As a pioneer in her field, Dr. Liberatore is consistently introducing life changing new procedures to her practice, including the minimally invasive Balloon Sinuplasty. She is also frequently featured as an expert on sinus and sleep related issues in the national news media and prominent talk shows including the Early Show and Dr. Oz. Dr. Lisa Liberatore received her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed her residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. She continues to maintain privileges in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery at two of New York's most distinguished hospitals: Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital.

Media Contact:
Dr. Lisa Liberatore
Lexington ENT
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154 E. 85th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 288-2222
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