Kirkland Ear, Nose & Throat

Experienced Kirkland ENT Doctors

Our ears, nose and throat are interconnected. When something affects the ears, there is a great chance that there is discomfort in the nose and throat. The same may be true, given the reverse. Discomfort of the throat may be coupled with discomfort with the ears and nose.

The ears, nose, and throat are a part of the upper respiratory system. Additionally, they share the mucous membranes. Given such, it’s very common to have problems with your throat, alongside issues with your ears and nose. Such issues may encompass: infection, congestion, swelling, headache, dripping and other ailments.

So, for the discomfort you have with either your ears, nose or throat, you need a skilled team of doctors, ready to assist. The doctors of NW Face Medical will provide you with complete care of your ears, nose and throat, using the most ground-breaking techniques, to address and remedy your problems. Drs. Sunil Ummat and Ludwig Allegra are two of Kirkland’s most experienced Otolaryngologists / ENT doctors. With their usage of innovative diagnostics, therapies and treatments, you’ll understand the cause of your discomfort, as well as various treatment options available to you.

Understanding the Ear, Nose and Throat

Otolaryngologists treat disorders of the ears, nose and throat. Commonly referred to as ENT doctors, otolaryngologists have received additional training on conditions that affect the ears, nose and throat. An ENT doctor can provide surgical and medical treatment of not only the ears, nose and throat, but the:

At NW Face Medical, Drs. Ludwig Allegra Sunil Ummat will not only help patients to alleviate pain, pressure and discomfort of the ears, nose and throat, but they will also find the causes source of the problem. Some of the most common issues of the ears, nose and throat include but aren’t limited to:

Ears: ringing (Tinnitus), diminished or complete hearing loss or hearing impairment, dizziness, vertigo, ear wax build up, infections, swelling and tenderness.

Throat: Inability to swallow, eat, sing or speak, sore throat, strep throat and tonsillitis.

With both Drs. Sunil Ummat and Ludwig Allegra each having over two decades of experience in Otolaryngology, you can be assured of comprehensive treatment for your ENT disorders. As award-winning physicians, they stand dedicated to your health and wellness.

Our ENT doctors are renowned physicians in the treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders. Furthermore, they can also help with other sicknesses such as:

What Are the Most Common Sinus Problems?

The sinuses are a system of interconnected cavities in the skull. In the average adult, the largest sinus cavities measure approximately one inch across. Other sinus cavities are smaller, Broken down by location:

Turbinates are ridge-like cavities within the nose that function to filter as well as moisten the air an individual breathes. The septum is a thin wall, dividing the nose. Furthermore, most sinuses will drain into the nose through a small channel or drainage passage, referred to by physicians as the “middle meatus.”

Sinuses are lined with a delicate soft tissue referred to as the mucosa. In a normal state, a person’s sinuses are empty, with the exception of mucus.

However, there are instances in which a patient can suffer acute, as well as chronic problems with their sinuses. These issues can lead to facial pain, pressure buildup, excessive drainage, headaches and other disorders.

Some of the most common sinus disorders include:

At NW Face Medical, our specially trained staff can help to alleviate your sinus conditions with the most innovative treatments available. Beginning with a comprehensive examination of the nose and sinuses, the most effective treatment plan created, to help you live a life free of sinus disorders. Our ground-breaking balloon sinuplasty procedure helps to unblock sinuses and restore complete breathing.

What are Treatment Options for Sleep Disorders?

Whether you suffer from chronic snoring, sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea, the ENT doctors of Kirkland’s NW Face Medical can provide you with relief, ensuring a sound sleep.

Drs. Ummat and Allegra can provide patients with non-surgical as well as surgical treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Our comprehensive treatments include: oral-maxillofacial therapies, pulmonology services, education, intricate testing and lifestyle support.

Upon diagnosi of a sleep disorder, you’ll have immediate access to some of the most ground-breaking medical therapies, technology and devices helping you to have a more complete and rejuvenating sleep.

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

When a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, sleep apnea exists. You may suffer from sleep apnea if you awaken after a night’s sleep and feel lethargic, fatigued and possibly irritable. Obstructive sleep apnea, is a condition that forms when the throat muscles relax, restricting the airway during sleep.

Snoring is caused by a person’s vibrating soft palate or back of tongue during the passage of air, between the throat and the nose during sleep. In an awakened state, muscle functions keep these structures from falling against the back of the throat, even while resting. But, during sleep, those same muscles relax, causing possible partial collapse of the palate and tongue. This causes us to struggle to pull air through a narrower breathing passage.

For suffers of snoring and sleep apnea, Drs. Ummat and Allegra can provide complete treatment and therapies, helping to create a sounder sleep and rest. Some of the most common treatments for snoring include:

Why Choose NW Face Medical for Your ENT Care?

There are many options when it comes to the treatment of your ears, nose and throat. Drs. Ummat and Allegra at Kirkland’s NW Face Medical are up to date on the most current procedures and can provide you with individualized care for your ENT ailments.

At Kirkland’s NW Face Medical, we use the most cutting-edge and state-of-the-art tools to diagnose and treat conditions of the ears, nose and throat including:

Each and every member of our team will provide you with the most complete, most uncompromised and most efficient care for the treatment of your ears, nose and throat. It’s our mission to make you comfortable, happy and healthy with ENT treatments that are effective and enduring. You’ve suffered long enough; now it’s time for real relief. Let the team at Kirkland’s NW Face Medical offer you long-lasting and efficient ENT care. Connect with us online or contact us today for an appointment. Call 425-522-0555. We look forward to serving you!

At Kirkland’s NW Face Medical, you will be treated with the compassion, respect and dignity you need and deserve. We realize that ENT disorders vary from patient to patient and strive to provide the best treatment for the individual.