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Ashford Clinic treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat, specializing in simple and effective treatments for sinus and allergy issues. Treating patients from 0 to 100, we're here to help you feel better sooner.

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Balloon Sinuplasty

Sufferers of chronic sinusitis can finally find long-term relief with a gentle procedure called balloon sinuplasty, which is used to restore proper drainage of the nasal cavity.

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Allergy Treatment

Ashford Clinic offers convenient treatment for environmental allergies using allergy drops. This service compliments our treatment of the sinuses, chronic sinusitis, asthma, and other common ENT issues.

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Pediatric ENT

Ashford Clinic is a kid-friendly ENT! We love our pediatric patients, and we strive to put parents and kids at ease.

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ENT, Sinuses, Allergies & More at Ashford Clinic

Ashford ENT Clinic in Athens, GA is your trusted specialist for all issues related to sinuses, allergies, ears, and more. Founded in 2014, Ashford Clinic provides a comprehensive approach to the treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions, and provides a wide array of treatments, including many minimally invasive techniques and procedures available in our office.

Dr. Alex Ashford and our providers help patients get lasting relief from complaints including, sinus infections, allergies, recurring ear infections, ear dysfunction and more.

Dr. Alex Ashford is thrilled to serve the Athens, Georgia area and beyond. If you suffer from conditions such as sinus, allergies or earaches, contact us today! Call 706-248-6860 to schedule a consultation. Our practice serves Athens, Winder, Commerce, Duluth and surrounding areas in Northeast Georgia.

Testimonials

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"I had an excellent experience with Dr. Alex Ashford. He's very humble, kind, and thorough. He took his time with me and listened intently to my problem. I was relieved that he was able to resolve it there in his office. His staff are beyond reproach and first-rate."

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"The staff at Ashford Clinic are absolutely amazing! They offer real solutions to all your ENT problems and are some of the friendliest staff!!! I recommend these folks 10/10!"

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"The staff and Dr. Ashford listened to my concerns and more importantly answered my follow up questions."

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"Would highly recommend them to anyone, especially anyone with kids!!"

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"The Ashford Clinic is organized, efficient and welcoming! The atmosphere is restful and confident... Dr. Ashford is knowledgeable, personable and you know he has your best interests in sight! A good feeling"

“Why does my Face Hurt?” A Guide to Facial Sinus Pain

Pain from sinus pressure doesn’t always present itself in the sinuses alone - the pain and discomfort can also appear in the areas of the face surrounding the sinuses. So, if you are experiencing pressure or an aching feeling in your brow, cheeks, or forehead, it’s likely that you’re experiencing a sinus headache. The pain is usually worse if you’re leaning forward, as that puts more pressure on your sinuses. You might even feel pain in your teeth - this is because of the proximity of your jaw to your sinus cavities.

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Yes, you can actually teach your body to tolerate the allergens that affect you. Through subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) or sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops), your body will gradually build an immunity to these allergens, and bring you relief. This therapy is planned out and administered by our allergist based on the results of your allergy test.

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Acute sinusitis can be treated with antibiotics, nasal steroids, and other mild medical treatments. If you’ve tried these treatments, and your sinus infections either keep coming back or never fully heal, you may have a condition called chronic sinusitis. This condition is treatable at our Athens ENT clinic.

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Balloon sinuplasty is a gentle in-office procedure that opens the nasal passages to allow proper drainage to occur. Our ENT will first insert a small balloon catheter into the nasal passage, slowly inflate it to open the sinuses, and then gently spray a saline solution to clean out any remaining infection.

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