We are so sorry to hear that - you deserve solutions for your headache.

Thanks for being here and commenting 😁

You know nothing about CTs it seems. These may be just different slices of the same CT scan.

Thank you for your comment and great question! To protect the privacy of our patients, we cannot share that information. However, you can find resources on all our solutions on our website here: adventknows.com/solutions

We are so sorry to hear of your struggles. Sleep is often a consequence of mental health...and as you mentioned, mental health could certainly be a consequence of sleep. Sleep and mental health issues are multifactorial...at ADVENT we focus on treating the root cause of an issue. As stated in the video, most people who have central sleep apnea also have obstructive sleep apnea. At the end of the day, the component that can be best treated is the obstructive component and that's what we do at ADVENT. We are able to treat the anatomy portion to help give you the best formula (open nose & throat) to treat your Central Sleep Apnea.

Great question! You'll likely find this blog on our website helpful...3 Signs You Are Breathing Wrong: ecs.page.link/w2pq3

Great question! Check out this blog on our website all about Mouth Breathing and the potential treatments: adventknows.com/blog/physician-leadership-the-mouth-breathing-effect

Hi Lou, ADVENT is in-network with Medicare in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana; but coverage depends on your specific plan and medical situation. If you're in the area of an ADVENT clinic (see locations here: adventknows.com), you can give us a call at 888.938.3838 to find out what's covered under your plan. Otherwise, a local ENT might be able to help you out-just know that, unlike ADVENT, many ENT providers do not offer in-office procedures and may require a trip to the operating room for similar procedures.

Thank you for your question! Mouth Breathing can have impacts on your facial structure. We actually did a Mouth Breathing Q&A that you can view on our website here: ecs.page.link/BdheS

What a nice comment! Thank you - we are happy for him too. :)

Great question! It's an oral appliance-similar to a mouthguard-that gently pulls the jaw forward at night to prevent the tongue from blocking the throat. You can learn more here: adventknows.com/blog/oral-appliance-therapy-at-advent

From Erik: "No implants. The balloon sinuplasty enlarged sinus openings that were too small by breaking and remodeling the tiny bones around them. The balloon is deflated and removed immediately. Then the turbinate reduction used radio frequency to shrink the nasal conchae that were blocking my airway. Nothing left behind except a more open sinonasal airway 😊"

​@@ADVENTknowsare you okay know ? Is it real that dr remove ballon after procedure ? Dr told me about this thta id medication not work we can do a sinuplasty tell me please its a gift for me Also Does any complecation ? After sinu plasty ?

@@777askari2 From Erik: "I'm still doing well. The balloon was only in there for a few minutes-just long enough to expand the problematic sinus openings. No complications. Both the turbinate reduction and balloon sinuplasty were done in the office with local anesthetics, so the recovery time was a matter of weeks. It felt like I had a cold/stuffy nose for the first week, but it was smooth sailing after that."

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is administered to prolong the effects of the anesthetics.

Thank you for your kind words. 😊

Hi there, we are so sorry to hear you have been suffering for so long. The system is broken and we're doing what we can to change it at ADVENT. It’s never too late to find a solution and live a better life. We have locations all throughout the midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota.

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So sorry to hear that. Please do not give up. Wish you an eased journey and a fantastic life

man, i am so sorry. i have a broken nose and i'm so scared of getting it fixed because of stories like these

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From Erik: "I feel you. My first sleep studies (circa 2014) were also done in the lab with PAP. They were miserable and I'm convinced they did not get results indicative of a normal night's sleep. My at-home sleep study with ADVENT six years later was infinitely more comfortable (watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r163YZirpcaSnbc). Since then I've also had the opportunity to test a tiny Bluetooth PPG device that was astoundingly small and unobtrusive (check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPbqHanqblrgac). I'm not a doctor, but unless you need to test for disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea (like insomnia or parasomnia), I'd recommend finding a provider who does at-home tests. Additionally, the reason I'm now able to tolerate a nasal-only CPAP mask is the balloon sinuplasty and turbinate reduction procedure that opened my nose and sinuses up. No nose strips, steroids, or decongestants required. You can tackle sleep apnea with sleep specialists, pulmonologists, and even dentists, but the benefit of going with an ENT is that they are able to diagnose and treat upper airway issues that the others can't. However you choose to proceed, just don't give up! There are multiple treatment paths to explore and OSA is an insidious, dangerous disorder that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Best of luck on your journey!"

Hi Kenneth, great question. Our providers recommend solutions based on each patient's symptoms, anatomy, and overall goals. Here is a blog that helps explain the process: ecs.page.link/T4zDR

Great question! We typically administer epinephrine (adrenaline) with local anesthetics to prolong their effect, but we can alter treatment based on individual patient characteristics and needs.

Hi Eddie, Justin's individualized treatment plan included balloon sinuplasty. During this procedure, a small, flexible sinus balloon catheter is used to open blocked sinus passageways to restore normal sinus drainage. If you're interested, you can read more here: ecs.page.link/FsrCG

From Erik: "I was stuffed up for a little over a week after the procedure, then things started to open up after my first follow-up and debridement. I'm pretty happy with the outcome, primarily because I can now tolerate my CPAP with a nasal-only mask. However, I have had some of that alternating congestion come back in the last few months. My ENT at ADVENT recommended another turbinate reduction, which I plan to have done later this year. No medical treatment is 100% effective all of the time, but I'm still very glad to have done it."

@@ADVENTknows Thank you for the response. I am supposed to have the same procedure on Thursday. Looking for positive outcomes 😊. Have you tried any allergy medicines to help slow down turbinates from coming back?

@@ADVENTknows sorry, one more question. Do you have any advice or tricks for the healing process? Thank you again.

@@WS-bg7vb From Erik: "Yes, Flonase helps if you get on a good regimen. Afrin works, but I avoid that type of decongestant because of the potential for addiction and rebound congestion with regular use. Still going to do another turbinate reduction so I hopefully won't have to take anything 😊"

@@WS-bg7vb From Erik: "Yes! Follow your post-care instructions to the letter. Sinus rinses are awkward initially, but I learned to love them by the end. They will help the healing process and keep things open. Blow your nose GENTLY for a couple weeks. Prepare to be pretty stuffed up for the first week or so. While the procedure wasn't painful per se, I did get a pretty nasty headache for a few hours afterward, so it might pay to take Tylenol or an NSAID beforehand. Check with your doctor, though-I am not qualified to give actual medical advice lol. Good luck!"

In many cases, yes. It depends on what type of procedures were previously performed and the current state of the intranasal and sinus anatomy. A complete evaluation would be required to determine if an additional turbinate reduction is the best and safest way to resolve the issues one is experiencing.

Hi there! Pricing is unique to each individual's insurance and care. 😊 If you have questions about your situation, please visit our website and chat ecs.page.link/1ZVZM or give us a call at 888.938.3838.

From Erik: Thanks, Phillip! Sounds a lot like what I was going through. My nose was too messed up to cram all the air into, and I couldn't get a decent seal or breathe comfortably with any masks covering my mouth. After getting my nose working, I was able to move to a machine with much lower pressure and use the nasal pillow mask seen in this video. It took a few months to fully adjust, but now I have trouble falling asleep without the mask on! I noticed my nasal breathing improving about 10 days after the procedure, right after my first follow-up appointment and debridement (where they pull all the scabby tissue and junk out of your nose). I got back into CPAP 2 or 3 months after the procedure and it went WAY better than the first time. Keep in mind that I did the balloons and turbinates in the office. It got things open enough without real surgery. If you're going in for a septoplasty, your recovery times will probably be longer. On the flip side, your airway is going to be WIDE open. It's a game-changer, man. Good luck!

Great question! I'll follow up with the doctor later this week and give you an update. In the meantime, you can watch every step of Andy's journey, including his in-office balloon sinuplasty and several updates afterward, on our website here: ecs.page.link/oAqyN.

Unfortunately, our clinics are only in the midwest (WI, IL, IN) right now. We'd love to bring our simple in-office solutions to California-hopefully sooner than later! 😊

@@ADVENTknows that would be great. I could really use the help of an ENT that knows and cares.