Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Persistent inflammation of the sinuses lasting more than 12 weeks, often causing congestion, facial pressure, and drainage.
Patient Conditions
Comprehensive otolaryngology care, expert management of sinus & skull base conditions
Saskatchewan Sinus Centre cares for patients with a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions. Dr. Bell's area of expertise is in treating nasal, sinus, and skull base conditions — from common problems to complex disease requiring subspecialty expertise.
Sinus & Nasal Conditions
Chronic Rhinitis
Ongoing nasal inflammation causing runny nose and congestion not caused by allergies.
Allergic Rhinitis
An allergic condition causing sneezing, itching, runny nose, and nasal congestion triggered by allergens.
Nasal Polyps
Soft, benign growths in the nose and sinuses that block breathing and impair smell.
Deviated Nasal Septum
A crooked wall between the nostrils that can obstruct airflow.
Septal Perforations
A hole in the nasal septum that may cause crusting, bleeding, whistling, or nasal collapse.
Recurrent Acute Sinusitis
Repeated sinus infections that impact quality of life and may benefit from surgical evaluation.
Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Non-invasive fungal disease of the sinuses requiring specialized management.
Olfactory Dysfunction
Loss or distortion of smell, including post-viral and inflammatory causes.
Epistaxis (Nosebleeds)
Recurrent or severe nosebleeds, including hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
Empty Nose Syndrome
Assessment for patients with symptoms following prior turbinate surgery.
Anterior Skull Base
Pituitary Adenomas
Benign tumors of the pituitary gland treated with endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery performed with Neurosurgery.
CSF Leaks
Cerebrospinal fluid leaks through the skull base, often repaired endoscopically.
Encephaloceles & Meningoceles
Herniations through defects in the skull base, addressed via endoscopic repair.
Anterior Skull Base Tumors
Benign and select malignant tumors of the anterior skull base treated comprehensively with the Saskatchewan Skull Base Program.
General ENT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Evaluation and surgical management options for adults and children with sleep-disordered breathing.
Tonsil & Adenoid Disease
Recurrent tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, and obstructive symptoms in adults and paediatrics.
Ear Infections & Hearing Concerns
Assessment of chronic or recurrent ear infections, eustachian tube dysfunction, and hearing changes.
Throat & Voice Concerns
Persistent sore throat, hoarseness, globus sensation, and other general throat complaints.