E126: Chronic Sinus Relief w/ Dr. Mariah Pate—Allergies, CRS & Balloon Sinuplasty Explained

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Mariah Pate, a board-certified ENT specialist in St. Petersburg, Florida, who focuses on sinus and allergy care using minimally invasive techniques.In this episode, we dive into chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)—what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and why so many patients are misdiagnosed or undertreated. Dr. Pate explains the role of inflammation, allergies, and even post-COVID changes in persistent sinus issues, and walks us through modern treatment options including balloon sinuplasty, turbinate reduction, allergy immunotherapy, and biologics for nasal polyps.You’ll learn how CRS can affect your energy, sleep, and overall well-being—and how ENT specialists like Dr. Pate can help you finally breathe easier.Mariah Pate, MD is a  Board Certified Otolaryngologist, I am expertly trained in all areas of the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. She treats patient with an unique set of skills using minimally invasive office interventions for chronic breathing and sinus problems.She is a native of Florida, attended the University of Florida for undergraduate and was awarded Magna Cum Laude honors. She attended medical school at East Tennessee State University and was in the top 5% of her medical class. She then completed her Otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, where she was chief resident and won the resident research award. She is married and is the mom to two boys. She loves to be outdoors, enjoy the water, do pilates and cook for her family. 00:43 – Meet Dr. Mariah Pate: Florida native and ENT surgeon03:00 – Acute vs. Chronic Rhinosinusitis: What’s the difference?06:15 – Common symptoms & why antibiotics aren’t always the answer10:20 – Causes of CRS: Infections, anatomy, allergies, and COVID14:10 – Diagnosing CRS: The role of endoscopy and low-radiation CT scans19:22 – Allergies + CRS: Why testing is crucial for long-term relief23:05 – Allergy immunotherapy: Shots vs. sublingual and who benefits27:45 – Minimally invasive sinus treatments: Balloon sinuplasty & more34:10 – How CRS affects sleep, brain fog, fatigue, and even exercise39:18 – Biologics for nasal polyps: A game-changer in ENT treatmentConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.