Relieve ongoing pressure, infections, and congestion with personalized sinus care. Dr. Ryan E. Stern, MD, our board-certified ENT, treats chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and drainage using minimally invasive options to help you breathe easier and feel like yourself again.
Sinus Conditions
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis causes inflammation inside your sinuses, leading to congestion, pressure, drainage, and reduced breathing. When symptoms last for months or keep returning, it often means your sinuses aren’t draining properly and need targeted treatments.
Facial Pressure
Facial pressure feels like fullness or pain around your eyes, cheeks, or forehead, often caused by inflamed sinuses, nasal polyps, or structural issues like a deviated septum that block airflow and drainage, creating constant pressure and discomfort.
Sinus Infections
Sinus infections develop when trapped mucus allows bacteria to grow inside the sinuses, which can lead to thick drainage, pressure, headaches, and fatigue. Recurrent infections often signal an underlying problem that needs more than repeated antibiotics to resolve.
Sinus Treatments
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty gently opens blocked sinus pathways using a small balloon catheter. This minimally invasive procedure improves drainage, reduces pressure, and helps relieve chronic sinus symptoms with less discomfort and faster recovery than surgery.
Sinus Surgery
Sinus surgery is recommended when ongoing symptoms don’t improve with medication or less invasive options. The goal is to remove blockages, improve airflow, and restore proper drainage so your sinuses can function normally again.
Revision Sinus Surgery
Revision sinus surgery aims to address persistent or recurring symptoms after prior sinus procedures. It focuses on correcting scar tissue, unresolved nasal blockages, or structural issues to improve airflow and drainage and promote long-term sinus relief.
Propel® Sinus Implant
Propel® sinus implant is placed after sinus procedures to keep passages open during healing. It slowly releases medication to reduce inflammation, support proper recovery, and lower the risk of scar tissue that can cause symptoms to return later on again.
Biologic Therapy
Biologic therapy targets the underlying inflammation driving chronic sinus disease and nasal polyps. These advanced medications help calm the immune response, reduce swelling, and improve symptoms when traditional treatments aren’t enough.
NuVent™EM sinus dilation
NuVent™ EM sinus dilation is a targeted approach for hard-to-reach sinus passages. Using flexible technology, this procedure opens obstructed areas, restores airflow, and improves drainage while preserving normal anatomy and reducing recovery time.
Why Choose Dr. Stern?
Dr. Ryan E. Stern is a board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon with 25+ years of experience caring for the Pacific Northwest community. As a subspecialty-trained rhinologist, he offers minimally invasive sinus treatments to relieve symptoms with minimal downtime. Dr. Stern treats each patient like family and takes the time to understand each individual’s concerns and goals. If sinus problems are holding you back, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stern in Auburn or Federal Way, WA, and start breathing easier.
