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Every person’s body (including their nasal passages) is unique. The talented team at Del Rey MD can conduct a thorough examination and recommend the best treatment course for your unique circumstances. You may be a candidate for nasal obstruction surgery if you struggle with any of the following issues: Signs You May Require Nasal Obstruction Surgery: You’veRead more

How can you tell if you’ve got a sinus headache or some other sort of condition causing pain in your head? You can typically distinguish a sinus headache by understanding what to look for in relation to the location of your pain, time of day, duration, other sinus-related symptoms, and how you respond to decongestants and otherRead more

Have you ever wondered what leads to a crooked, off-center nose? Or felt like only one nostril works at a time when breathing? If this sounds familiar, you may have a deviated nasal septum. Read on to understand what causes septum deviation and if treatment is worthwhile. Genetics and Injuries Often Cause Septum Deviation The mostRead more

Do your ears sometimes feel full or like they need to pop? Have you ever felt sharp ear pain while flying or driving up a mountain? These symptoms may be caused by pressure abnormalities in your ears. Understanding the basics of ear pressure can help you identify issues and prevent discomfort. How the Ears Work NaturallyRead more

Persistent ear congestion is generally a symptom of a larger condition, not a condition by itself. Ear congestion refers to a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears, often accompanied by a reduced ability to hear. Getting help for this kind of problem can improve your quality of life. At Del Rey, MD, we canRead more

It is not always easy to know when a person has a voice or swallowing disorder. For many people, this is a condition that may not seem like a disorder but perhaps the start of a cold or a cough. Other times, a person may not realize there is anything wrong because they have had theseRead more

Ever feel like your head is caught in a vise during cooler months, with sinus pressure turning every breath into a challenge? You’re not alone. In Marina del Rey, where winter temperatures often dip into the low 40s, your sinuses might be reacting to more than just a crisp breeze. Those aches and discomfort aren’tRead more

Rhinitis is a condition where the nose, throat, ears, or eyes react to allergens or certain triggers by releasing histamine in the body. As a result, you may notice inflammatory symptoms such as sneezing or a runny nose. Allergic rhinitis affects more than 400 million individuals globally. In the United States, a significant portion of the adult population,Read more

It can be deeply uncomfortable when it feels like there’s something in your ears. Muffled hearing, ear pain, dizziness, and ringing ears are just a few of the troubles you may feel when your ears feel clogged. Ear congestion can have a variety of causes, from issues within the eustachian tube to the buildup of earwax.Read more

A hoarse, scratchy voice is one of the most common signs of an illness like laryngitis. For others, however, the cause of their hoarseness is harder to identify. In medical terms, a hoarse voice is known as dysphonia, and there are multiple underlying causes that one of our medical professionals can diagnose. By seeing a doctor forRead more