How do I Find a Sinus Specialist?

Having ongoing sinus headaches with pain in your teeth or continual sinus infections will send you screaming to the doctor for relief. When enough is enough, it is time to find a doctor who deals with sinus infections on a regular basis. Left untreated a sinus infection can turn into bronchitis or asthma. A sinus specialist is an ear nose and throat doctor (ENT). The ENT will determine if your sinus problem can be treated with medication or if you have a blockage, which might require surgery.

Instructions

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  Ask for a referral from your general practitioner. Calling the doctor's office and talking with the nurse might be all you need to do to get a sinus specialist's name. The doctor, however, might require you to come in and then the doctor will refer you to a specialist.

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  Talk with your friends and family. Even if these people do not suffer from sinus infections, they will likely know of someone who has. Ask your friends and family to get names and numbers for you.

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  Go to Locateadoc.com. This website provides state searches for ENT specialists. Once you click on the state you live in, they break down your search by cities providing you with doctor names and addresses.

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  Check out Entnet.org. This website has you key in your zip code and how many miles you are willing to travel. If someone gives you a name of a doctor, enter the name to get that doctor's address, phone number, and education. By clicking on "More Options," you will be able to search by partial names.