Nasal issues, such as nosebleeds, nasal obstructions, and nasal polyps, can significantly impact your quality of life. These conditions may cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe breathing difficulties.Â
Whether it's a chronic problem or an acute issue, addressing nasal concerns promptly is crucial for maintaining your overall health and well-being.
At Kimball Health Services, we provide comprehensive treatment for all types of nasal issues. Our board-certified ENT surgeon, Dr. William O. Dickey, offers advanced diagnostic tools and personalized care plans to manage and treat your nasal issues effectively.
Nosebleeds, medically referred to as epistaxis, are a common occurrence that many people experience at some point in their lives. When the small blood vessels within the nasal lining burst, they release blood, resulting in nosebleeds.
Nosebleeds are usually benign and stop within 10 minutes without excessive bleeding, causing temporary inconvenience.
But sometimes, they can be frequent and prolonged and lead to excessive blood loss.Â
You may need to seek medical advice in case the bleeding does not stop, especially if accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
A deviated septum is a condition where the nasal septum, the structure that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils, is significantly off-center or crooked. This condition may cause breathing difficulties, nasal congestion, frequent nosebleeds, sinus infections, and other related symptoms.
At Kimball Health Services, we offer comprehensive care for a deviated septum after a thorough diagnosis of your symptoms. We address deviated septums with treatments such as decongestants, antihistamines, or nasal steroid sprays. Additionally, our board-certified ENT surgeon, Dr. William O. Dickey, offers surgical interventions for severe cases.Â
Our team ensures that throughout the treatment and after, compassionate support and care are provided to restore normal breathing and improve your overall quality of life.
Nasal obstruction refers to partial or complete blockage or narrowing of the nasal passages, which can impede airflow and make breathing difficult. It is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying disorder.
At Kimball Health Services, our board-certified ENT surgeon, Dr. William O. Dickey, performs a thorough diagnosis to find the underlying cause of nasal obstruction. Based on the cause, he designs a personalized treatment plan to address your condition effectively.
Chronic rhinitis is a persistent inflammation or irritation of the nasal mucous membrane, resulting in a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. It can be triggered by various factors such as allergies, non-allergic irritants, or underlying medical conditions such as asthma or sinusitis.
At Kimball Health Services, our board-certified ENT surgeon, Dr. William O. Dickey, provides compassionate and effective care to help you manage symptoms of chronic rhinitis.Â
Enlarged turbinates, or turbinate hypertrophy, occur when turbinates inside your nose become swollen and obstruct your nasal passages.Â
Turbinates are bony structures inside the nose, lined with moist tissue (mucosa). They help filter, warm, and humidify the air you breathe. However, when enlarged, they can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms.
At Kimball Health Services, our team, led by board-certified ENT surgeon Dr. William O. Dickey, provides a range of treatment options for enlarged turbinates.
We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to the severity of your symptoms. In more severe cases, we provide surgery to reduce the size of the turbinates and improve nasal airflow.
Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that develop painlessly inside your nose or sinuses. These fleshy bumps, though common, can enlarge and block your nasal passages. This blockage can lead to a stuffy nose and a cascade of other complications, including chronic sinusitis and sleep apnea.
While small polyps may go unnoticed, causing no problems, larger ones can become disruptive.Â
They can obstruct your airways, leading to difficulty breathing and frequent infections.
At Kimball Health Services, our board-certified ENT surgeon, Dr. William O. Dickey, offers comprehensive treatments for nasal polyps. He creates personalized treatment plans to address your condition effectively and provides surgical options for more severe cases.
If you're experiencing nasal issues, our team provides comprehensive treatment to help ease your symptoms. From initial consultation and diagnosis to ongoing management and surgical interventions, we are dedicated to restoring your health and enhancing your daily comfort.
As one of the top critical access hospitals in the nation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.Â
In case of an emergency, call 911 or walk into our emergency department anytime. For appointments, call us at 308-235-1966 or request an appointment online. We're here for you whenever you need us.
