Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A . C O M 63 WHAT ENT ISSUES DO YOU MOST COMMON- LY SEE AND TREAT? Chronic and recurrent sinusitis, which causes a significant negative impact on the quality of people's daily life with symp- toms of headache, congestion, drainage, and fatigue. DO YOU SEE AN INCREASE OF SYMPTOMS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS? Although sinus symptoms can occur year round, there is often an increase in symptoms of conges- tion and headache during the winter months as people are more commonly exposed to colds and viruses and even the flu. Despite treating their condition with over-the-counter medications and even prescription medications from their provider, patients often experience recurrent and persistent symptoms that require being seen by an ENT specialist. WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC AND RECURRENT SINUSITIS? An ENT specialist will do a thorough and complete physical examination and help to determine the causes and reasons for persistent and recurrent sinusitis symptoms. ere are many options for treating chronic and recurrent sinusitis including new and innovative non-invasive treatments for sinus obstruction. is clinic was the first in the state of Montana to be certified to treat patients with noninvasive methods such as Balloon Sinuplasty. WHAT IS THE PROTOCOL FOR SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE HELENA ENT CLINIC? Our office has a warm and welcoming staff, who will be able to take your phone call and answer questions that you might have. Dr. Scott Pargot and Dr. Nathan Sanders are available for appoint- ments 8:30 to 4 PM Monday through Friday at their 301 Saddle Drive #4 office in Helena. Please call our Office at 406-204-2409 or visit us at helenaent.com. STARTS WITH YOUR HEAD HAPPY HEALTH HELENA EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC WWW.HELENAENT.COM/ Dr. Scott Pargot is a board- certified otolaryngologist with spe- cialty expertise in the management of chronic sinus disease. Dr. Pargot received his medical degree and specialty training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In addition to maintaining an active "Montana lifestyle" with his family, he also enjoys attending theater and participating in the local Improv Comedy Troop. Dr. Pargot is proud to have called Montana home for over 20 years. Dr. Nathan Sanders earned his Doctor of Osteopa- thy degree at the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified. His free time is enjoyed with his wife and four children — camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting, and traveling. Although sinus symptoms can occur year round, there is often an increase in symptoms of congestion and headache during the winter months as people are more commonly exposed to colds and viruses and even the flu. SPONSORED ARTICLE

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