Sinus Problems in Torrance and El Segundo, CA

Beach Cities ENTS is your source for focused sinus care and education in Torrance and El Segundo, CA. If you regularly experience sinus problems, we're here to provide solutions. Learn more about your sinuses and common sinus problems below.

• Your sinuses are spaces in your face connected to the spaces in your nose.
• Sinus problems (or sinusitis) occur when these spaces become blocked and infected.
• Sinusitis can cause constant snot in the nose, phlegm in the throat, a stuffy nose, pressure headaches in the face, decreased smell, clogged ears, a cough, repeated sore throats, bad breath, and constant throat clearing.
• Sinus infections can be prevented, controlled, and treated with allergy control, regular cleaning and maintenance, various over-the-counter options, medical treatments, and surgeries.

• Nose sprays such as saline rinses and topical steroid sprays
• Medications such as antibiotics and oral steroids
• Office procedures such as balloon sinuplasty
• Surgery such as endoscopic sinus surgery or polypectomy

• Have you experienced four or more sinus infections in the past year?
• Is your nose frequently stuffy?
• Do you get sinus pressure headaches often?
• Do you get a sinus infection whenever you get a cold?
• Do you notice a lot of snot to blow out of your nose?
• Do you have constant phlegm or post-nasal drip to snort or spit?
• Is your sense of smell not good?
• Do you get pressure or pain in your face when you fly on a plane or are at high altitude?
• Does your voice sound like you always have a cold?
• Do you know someone who answers YES to these questions?

If so, reach out to Beach Cities ENTS to learn about your treatment options. Our ENT specialists proudly serve patients throughout Torrance and El Segundo, CA, providing education and exceptional care to help you breathe easier and live more comfortably.