Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”. I’d like to talk about the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway from approximately the level of the nose to the back part of the tongue collapses during sleep due to the lack of … Continue reading “Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Causes of Chronic Sinusitis”. There are numerous causes for chronic sinusitis. Basically, all of us have four sets of sinuses located in the head. These sinuses are not actually in the nose, but rather drain into the nose through small passages. We’re unclear what the real cause … Continue reading “Cause of Chronic Sinusitis”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “How sleep apnea works”. The following is transcript of the video for your convenience: It is normal for humans as they go through the night to dive into periods of deep sleep. During these periods of deep sleep it is normal for the body to go into … Continue reading “How Sleep Apnea Works”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester answers “Is sinus surgery painful?”. The following is transcript of the video for your convenience: If an individual has recurrent sinus infections or a sinus infection that just doesn’t go away, surgery is one option for treatment. If you look at the goal of sinus surgery it is … Continue reading “Is Sinus Surgery Painful?”

In the first in a series of videos directly from the desk of Dr. Hester, we look at some common questions people ask. The first, “Why Are Tonsils Removed” is one of the more common questions we get. In this video Dr. Hester will explore this procedure. For those who would rather read than watch … Continue reading “Why Are Tonsils Removed?”