Sinusitis

Sinuses are hollow cavities found in the skull that contain a layer of mucus and cells that help trap and expel bacteria and other pollutants. Sinuses are found behind and between the eyes, behind the cheekbones, and in the forehead. When the lining of the sinuses become inflamed, it is called sinusitis, or a sinus infection.

Sinusitis occurs when the cells in the sinus lining become damaged, either due to a viral respiratory illness or exposure to allergens, fungi, or pollutants.. The cells are no longer able to effectively fight the bacteria present in the nasal passages.

Symptoms of sinusitis are pain or pressure in the eyes, cheeks and head, as well as cough and congestion. People with a sinus infection may have a fever, bad breath, and persistent nasal secretions (runny nose.) Acute sinusitis usually lasts less than eight weeks. Sinusitis lasting more than eight weeks, or occurring more than four times per year with each occurrence lasting more than 20 days, is called chronic sinusitis.

Atlanta allergy treatment Doctor Thomas Chacko has practiced in Atlanta for several years, earning top reviews and becoming rated one of America's Top Doctors in Allergy/Immunology. Doctor Chacko is a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Allergist/Immunologist. Doctor Chacko has multiple publications, including a review on the current asthma guidelines and a chapter on anaphylaxis in the operating room. He has also presented his research on allergy skin testing and immunotherapy at national meeting for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Chacko is originally from New York City and moved to the Atlanta in 2007.

About Northside ENT: We pride ourselves on providing excellent care and individual attention to our patients. Therefore, patients see the same allergist (Dr. Chacko) every visit and we get to know our patients very well. The goals of our practice are:

Provide high quality care to all patients
Listen to our patients and their needs
Treat patients as we would want to be treated

We cover all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, asthma, chronic cough, allergen immunotherapy, skin testing, food allergy, hives, drug allergy, anaphylaxis and generalized immune deficiencies.

Cathy Petzelt is Dr. Chacko’s medical assistant. She has more than 20 years experience in allergy. She is especially gifted with children, which our parents will attest to. We try to provide a family environment at Northside ENT.

Call 770-475-3361 to schedule your allergy evaluation with one of our board certified ENT specialists or our board certified allergist or fill out our Contact Form.

Northside ENT 1360 Upper Hembree Rd Suite 201B | Roswell, GA 30076 | 770.475.3361 - Voice | 770.664.4431 - Fax | info@northsideents.com