Faster, less painful recovery from tonsillectomies with Coblation®
Although a tonsillectomy is a relatively minor surgery, many adults and kids dread the procedure due to the long – and often painful – recovery. Thanks to a new technology called Coblation®, however, recovery from tonsillectomies is now considerably shorter and much less painful.
How Coblation works
Conventional tonsillectomy devices burn or cut tonsil tissue, typically resulting in heavy bleeding and extensive pain for the patient. With Coblation, ENT Clinic of Iowa physicians use a unique, low-temperature technology that gently and precisely removes tonsils without damaging surrounding healthy tissue.
The benefits of Coblation technology
Patients experience significantly less pain after a Coblation tonsillectomy, as well as a much faster return to their normal diet (2.4 days with Coblation vs. 7.6 days with traditional methods). The procedure typically takes just 20 minutes, and most people can return to normal activities within just a few days.
When to see a doctor about chronic strep throat
Chronic throat problems like strep throat and tonsillar infections can make anyone miserable—not to mention the missed days of school or work. Typically, four to six instances of such problems a year are enough to warrant a visit to an ENT specialist. In some cases, removal of the tonsils may be recommended.
End Sinus frustration with Balloon Sinuplasty™
Anyone who suffers from chronic sinusitis knows how miserable it can make you feel. Sinusitis can result in facial pain or pressure, headaches, congestion, fatigue and more—not to mention the frustration of never finding a treatment that works.
Finally, there’s good news for the 37 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sinusitis. It’s called Balloon Sinuplasty—a minimally invasive, FDA-approved procedure that has proven to be highly effective at improving the quality of life for sinus sufferers.
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Meet Dr. Heidi Close, our ENT Specialist
Dr. Close is currently accepting new patients. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Close at any of our three locations: West Des Moines, downtown Des Moines or Pella.
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Visit our new Pella, Iowa office
405 Monroe Street
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641.628.2837
Fax: 641.628.2906
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Discreet and Highly Effective: BAHA® Hearing System
People with conductive and mixed loss hearing impairment have an exciting new option—the BAHA System, a unique and effective solution for specific types of hearing impairment.
The BAHA System combines a sound processor with a small titanium fixture implanted behind the ear. The system allows sound to be conducted through the bone rather than via the middle ear—a process known as direct bone conduction. Surgery is minor, and many patients report a wide range of advantages over other hearing devices.
BAHA sound processors can provide significant benefits for people with the following hearing impairments:
- Chronic inflammation or infection of the ear canal
- Single-sided deafness
- Incomplete ear canal as a result of a congenital ear malformation (Treacher Collins Syndrome)
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Coming Soon- Dr. Eytan Young our Pediatric ENT Specialist is developing a Cochlear Implant Program.
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Dr. Eytan Young
Sleep better, snore less with the Pillar Procedure
Simple New Treatment for Snorers and Sufferers of Sleep Apnea
More than 40 million Americans suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, which can lead to major health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke.
Now there’s a simple, effective treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and disruptive snoring. Called the Pillar® Procedure, this minimally invasive technique is:
- Completed at ENT Clinic of Iowa in a single, short office visit
- Less invasive and less painful than other surgical procedures
- FDA-cleared and clinically proven, with results comparable to more aggressive surgical procedures
Most patients soon report a noticeable, lasting reduction in snoring. In a clinical study, nearly 80% of patients' sleep apnea was reduced. Patients also experienced less daytime sleepiness.
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