Our Process
We look forward to working with you to solve your nasal and sinus issues. Patients that are referred to our center for relief have often already failed multiple forms of sinonasal treatments including topical nasal steroids, oral antibiotics, prednisone, and sinus surgery.
If you have failed sinus treatment or surgery, do not lose hope! We have helped thousands of people just like you.
To make an appointment you can:
1. Obtain a referral from your primary care physician or your local ENT and have them fax the referral to: (425) 670-6718 fax
2. Call us directly and make an appointment.
3. No referral? No problem!
Simply contact us by phone or via the online form, and we’ll take care of the rest!
At your first clinic visit
1.) CT scan of sinuses
Before you see Dr. Anstead you will have a CT scan of your sinuses performed. For your convenience we have a CT scanner in-office at both the Seattle and Edmonds locations. Your CT scan of your sinuses will be taken on the same day as the appointment or any time before your first appointment.
2.) History form completion
Dr. Anstead wants to know absolutely everything about your sinus history to attempt to find the root cause of your sinus issues. This requires filling out an extensive sinus health history form before your first appointment so that Dr. Anstead can review it with you during your visit.
3.) Nasal Endoscopy
As part of a thorough physical exam, Dr. Anstead performs Nasal Endoscopy and possible nasopharyngoscopy to fully access your sinus pathophysiology. Nasal endoscopy is where the surgeon examines your nose with a small camera with a light. It takes about 60 seconds to perform and allows us to see the cause of your sinonasal symptoms.
4.) Sinus cultures
Sinus cultures are often taken if needed to direct antibiotic treatment of your sinuses.
5.) Allergy testing
Allergy testing may often be ordered if Allergy is a possible contributing factor to your sinus disease.
6.) Plan for success!
During your clinic visit Dr. Anstead will review with you your CT scan images and teach you how to read the scan. She will also review with you the findings on your nasal endoscopy. This information, together with your sinus health history, will allow Dr. Anstead to lay out for you the possible options you have going forward for your sinus care. This could include medication, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes, and/or sinus surgery. Dr. Anstead philosophy is that the patient absolutely gets to direct their own care and that her role is to provide the best possible options.
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