The nose is the organ of smell and the main passageway for air into and out of the lungs. Keeping it healthy is extremely important. At Surgical Associates Northwest, we assist you in all of your nasal and sinus concerns. We handle everything from deviated septum treatment and nasal breathing disorders to balloon sinuplasty and sleep apnea.
Sinus Care Focused on Relief
The sinuses are air-filled spaces around the nasal passages that help keep your nose healthy and clear. When inflammation blocks normal drainage, mucus can build up and lead to sinusitis. At Surgical Associates Northwest, our ENTs manage everything from mild to chronic sinusitis. Depending on severity, treatment may include medical therapy for allergies or infections, or advanced procedures when more comprehensive care is needed to restore comfort and breathing.
Sinus disorders and treatments
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic rhinitis occurs when the lining of your nose stays irritated and inflamed for months or even years. You may experience constant congestion, a runny nose, postnasal drip, or pressure that never fully clears. Unlike a cold, these symptoms don’t resolve on their own. Our ENTs identify the underlying cause and offer solutions that provide lasting relief.
Chronic Sinusitis & Sinus Infections
When sinus infections last longer than expected or keep coming back, they may be signs of chronic sinusitis. You might feel constant facial pressure, thick drainage, headaches, or trouble breathing through your nose. Treatment may include medications or in-office, minimally invasive procedures to reduce inflammation, clear blockages, and help prevent future infections.
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal obstruction happens when airflow through your nose is restricted, making it hard to breathe comfortably. This may be caused by structural issues, inflammation, or valve collapse. You might experience mouth breathing, poor sleep, or reduced exercise tolerance. Our ENTs focus on identifying what’s blocking airflow and offering treatments that improve breathing.
Allergy Testing & Treatment
Allergies can quietly drive ongoing sinus congestion, pressure, and drainage issues. At Surgical Associates Northwest, our providers take the time to pinpoint what’s triggering your symptoms using in-office allergy testing. Once we understand the cause, we tailor treatment to you, which may include lifestyle guidance, medications, or targeted therapies.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that gently opens blocked sinus pathways using a small balloon catheter. Once inflated, the balloon widens the passageways, allowing mucus to drain properly and relieving pressure. Many patients experience significant symptom relief without the need for traditional sinus surgery.
Nasal Endoscopy
Nasal endoscopy allows our providers to examine the inside of your nasal passages and sinuses using a thin, lighted camera. This in-office exam helps identify inflammation, polyps, structural issues, or sources of infection that can’t be seen otherwise. Nasal endoscopy plays a key role in creating an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.
NEUROMARK®
NEUROMARK is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic rhinitis that uses low-power radiofrequency energy to create small, targeted lesions that disrupt the posterior nasal nerves, which can drive ongoing runny nose, congestion, and postnasal drip. It can treat the problem at its source when sprays and other therapies haven’t been enough.
Propel® sinus stent
The Propel sinus stent is placed during sinus surgery to help keep newly opened sinus passages clear as they heal. It slowly releases anti-inflammatory medication where it’s needed, reducing swelling and the risk of scarring. This can improve healing and post-surgical outcomes. Our providers often use Propel to support smoother recovery and longer-lasting sinus relief.
RhinAer®
RhinAer is a minimally invasive, in-office treatment that uses temperature-controlled energy to calm the overactive nerves responsible for chronic rhinitis symptoms. The procedure is quick, requires little downtime, and can significantly reduce a runny nose, congestion, and postnasal drip. Our providers often recommend RhinAer when medications haven’t worked.
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
A deviated septum occurs when the wall dividing your nasal passages is crooked, limiting airflow and contributing to congestion, sinus infections, or snoring. Septoplasty straightens the septum to improve breathing and sinus drainage. At Surgical Associates Northwest, our expert surgeons help straighten the crooked septum to provide long-term relief.
Sinus Surgery
Sinus surgery may be recommended when chronic sinus problems don’t respond to medication or less invasive treatments. Ongoing inflammation, infections, or blockages can prevent proper drainage and affect your quality of life. Our surgeons use modern techniques to open sinus pathways, remove diseased tissue, and restore healthy airflow.
Surgery for Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths that can block airflow and worsen sinus infections, congestion, and loss of smell. When medications aren’t effective, surgery may be needed to remove them. At Surgical Associates Northwest, our surgeons carefully remove polyps while preserving healthy tissue, helping restore breathing and sinus function.
Turbinate Reduction
Turbinates are structures inside your nose that help warm and filter air, but when they’re enlarged, they can block airflow. Turbinate reduction decreases their size while maintaining their function. At Surgical Associates Northwest, this procedure is often combined with other treatments to relieve chronic congestion and help you breathe more comfortably.
Vivaer® Nasal Airway Obstruction Treatment
VivAer treats nasal airway obstruction by reshaping the nasal valve using controlled radiofrequency energy. This strengthens and opens the narrowest part of your nasal airway without incisions or packing. At Surgical Associates Northwest, VivAer is a popular option for patients who struggle with breathing despite medications.
Other Nasal Services and Treatments:
- Nasal breathing disorder
- Nasal polyps
- Nasal obstructions
- Repair of facial and orbital fractures (fracture/broken nose)
- Septo valve repair
- Skin cancers
- Sinuva sinus implant
- Propel sinus stent
- RhinAer®
- VivAer®
- Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)
- Allergies
- CSF leak (CSF otorrhea)
- Encephalocele
- Eustachian tube tuboplasty (ETT)
- Endoscopic middle ear surgery
Why Choose Surgical Associates Northwest?
Surgical Associates Northwest is a trusted ENT practice that has been a pillar of the community for 40+ years, having cared for generations of families throughout the South Sound. We pride ourselves on offering attentive, patient-first care, ensuring you’re always heard, unrushed, and treated like family. We take time to understand your symptoms and guide you through clear, effective options that help restore optimal breathing. If sinus issues are holding you back, schedule a sinus consultation in Auburn or Federal Way, WA, today.
