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Scottsdale doctor: 'Dealing with (sinus) issues is a lot easier these days'

As of last year, reports have shown that more than one-third of Americans live in areas with poor air quality.

Scottsdale doctor: 'Sinus issues trickle down into every facet of (a patient's) life'

Studies have shown that sinusitis sufferers are 50% more likely to struggle with depression.

Scottsdale doctor on sinusitis treatment: 'Because (ballon sinuplasty) is so safe, it allows us to intervene, even for patients with mild disease'

Early intervention for sinus patients can lead to a better quality of life, while also reducing health care costs.

Scottsdale doctor: 'Sinus headaches come from either air or mucus getting trapped in your sinuses'

If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.

Scottsdale doctor: 'The vast majority of patients have some component of allergies contributing to their issues'

One of the main triggers of sinusitis is allergies, and summer allergies are right around the corner.

Scottsdale doctor on sinusitis: 'It doesn't have to be a super severe case to warrant a procedural intervention'

A sinusitis sufferer could benefit from a balloon sinuplasty in quite a few situations, said Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center.

Scottsdale doctor: 'It never gets old to see that look on (the patient's) face when they take a full breath in through their nose'

Mouth breathing can lead to dental issues, including gingivitis and cavity development.

Scottsdale doctor: 'Anything that causes inflammation in the body can disrupt other chronic medical issues'

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

Local ENT: 'One of the biggest advances in our field has been the advent of balloon sinuplasty'

Balloon sinuplasty was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005.

Local doctor: Chronic sinusitis 'can definitely impact the quality of (your) sleep'

Snoring can lead to issues in a relationship.