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Visalia Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Nasal Airway Surgery

Type of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor

What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor?

A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures.

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Visalia *

Lyle Stillwater MD
Lyle Stillwater
812 W Main St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-3888

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Allen M Evans
202 W Willow St
STE 204
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1800

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Brent J Lanier
202 W Willow St
STE 204
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1800

Visalia Medical Clinic Inc
Craig A Calloway
5400 W Hillsdale Dr
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-7500

Tulare Community Health Clinic
Lonnie R Smith
1201 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097

Hanford ENT
Daniel J Schlund
470 N Greenfield Ave
STE 33
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-8791

Ronald N Wong MD
Ronald N Wong
355 Campus Dr
STE B
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-6684

Ear Nose & Throat Related Surgery
Wilbur Suesberry
590 W Putnam Ave
STE 8
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-3700

Valley Ear Nose & Allergy
Dale J Cox
198 W Cherry Ave
STE A
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-1871

Marvin W Simmons MD
Marvin W Simmons
3248 E Shields Ave
STE D
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 226-9220

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Bret E Sherman
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Richard A Weinberg
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

Jagdev Singh MD
Jagdev Singh
6101 N Fresno St
STE 102
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-5576

Ronaldo A Ballecer MD
Ronaldo A Ballecer
540 E Herndon Ave
STE 105
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-5154

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
John Damrose
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Grace Leu
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Janelle Menez
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Ioana S Schipor
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Victor V Kitt MD
Victor V Kitt
1902 B St
STE A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-1258

Gary Zerlin MD
Gary Zerlin
2103 18th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-3448

Ali M Agha MD
Ali M Agha
2323 16th St
STE 101
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-3232

Kern Faculty Medical Group
Richard F Busch
2201 Mount Vernon Ave
STE 211
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-7000

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Nasal Airway Surgery & Surgical Instructions

What is nasal airway surgery?

Nasal airway surgery is a group of procedures (septoplasty, turbinectomy) performed to improve nasal breathing. Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a deviated septum or enlarged turbinate within the nose. All surgical procedures have risks and potential complications. Understanding what is involved before, during, and after nasal airway surgery can help patients recover from the surgery as easily as possible.

What are risks and complications of nasal airway surgery?

The surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to obtain the best possible results. Patients have the right to be informed that the surgery may involve risks of unsuccessful results, complications, or injury from both known and unforeseen causes. Because individuals differ in their response to surgery, their anesthetic reactions, and their healing outcomes, ultimately there can be no guarantee made as to the results or potential complications. Furthermore, surgical outcomes may be dependent on preexisting or concurrent medical conditions.

The following complications have been reported in the medical literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. They are listed here for information only, not to frighten patients, but to make them aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure. Although many of these complications are rare, all have occurred at one time or another in the hands of experienced surgeons practicing the standard of community care. Anyone who is contemplating surgery must weigh the potential risks and complications against the potential benefits of the surgery, or any alternative to surgery.

1. Nasal obstruction due to failure to straighten the septum or later re-deviation of the septum, or the re- growth or swelling of the turbinates.

2. Failure to resolve coexi...

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Chronic Cough »

What is chronic cough?

Chronic cough is a cough that persists. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself; rather it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits.

What are causes of chronic cough?

Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection), and esophageal reflux of stomach contents. In rare occasions, chronic cough may be the result of aspiration of foreign objects into the lungs (usually in children). It is very important to see a doctor who may order a chest X-ray if a chronic cough is present. The following are common causes of chronic coughing.

  • Cigarette smoking actually is the most common cause of chronic cough.
  • Asthma is a disease of airways, resulting in difficulty breathing or wheezing often characterized by abnormal breathing...

Emergency Contact for Visalia

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Visalia Hospitals *

Kaweah Delta Medical Center Health District
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)624-2000

Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital
840 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3700

Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
1100 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3300

Tulare Regional Medical Center
869 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559)688-0821

Kingsburg Medical Center
1200 Smith St
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559)897-5841

Central Valley General Hospital
1025 N Douty St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)583-2100

Hanford Community Medical Center
450 N Greenfield Ave
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)582-9000

Sierra Kings District Hospital
372 W Cypress Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)638-8155

Corcoran District Hospital
1310 Hanna Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-5051

Selma Community Hospital
1141 Rose Ave
Selma, CA 93662
(559)891-1000

Sierra View District Hospital
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-1110

Porterville Developmental Center
26501 Ave 140
Porterville, CA 93258
(559)782-2222

Naval Hospital Lemoore
937 Franklin Ave
Lemoore, CA 93246
(559)998-4481

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