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Dr. Colleen Plein

Otolaryngologist

Dr. Colleen Plein is a practicing otolaryngologist in Milwaukee and Chicago.

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Ep 71 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing: Does it Matter? with Dr. Colleen Plein

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About Dr. Colleen Plein

Dr. Plein is an (ENT) Otolaryngologist. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Division of the Biological Sciences, The Pritzker School of Medicine.
Colleen Plein, MD specializes in the management of nasal and sinus problems often related to snoring, breathing, and sleep apnea. She performs office-based procedures including nasal and sinus surgeries, minimally invasive balloon sinuplasty, septoplasty, inferior turbinate reduction, and nasal valve repair. Dr. Plein also works in the diagnosis and treatment of environmental allergies, including allergy drops/sublingual immunotherapy (needle-free) allergy treatment.

Podcasts Featuring Dr. Colleen Plein

ENT Episode #71

Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing: Does it Matter?

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Colleen Plein about functional nasal breathing in the treatment of facial pain, sleep apnea, postural defects, and improving general quality of life.

Articles Featuring Dr. Colleen Plein

ENT

Turbinate Reduction: Surgery, Recovery & Risks

Review techniques for inferior turbinate reduction, the pros & cons of surgery, and strategies for safe recovery with lasting results.

ENT

Nasal Turbinates: Causes & Management of Enlargement

Review the anatomy of turbinates, common symptoms of enlargement, & evidence-based treatment strategies including surgical reduction.

ENT

Swollen Turbinates Treatment Options

Evidence-based review of swollen turbinates, covering diagnosis, medical therapy, procedural options, & long-term care strategies.

ENT

Why is Mouth Breathing Bad? A Clinical Condition, Not Just A Bad Habit

Explore why mouth breathing is bad, the clinical effects of chronic mouth breathing, and evidence-based treatments to improve airway health.

ENT

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment of Chronic Mouth Breathing

Learn how to evaluate and treat chronic mouth breathing. Dr. Colleen Plein explains the connections between chronic mouth breathing, sleep apnea, teeth grinding, and related symptoms, highlighting the importance of comprehensive evaluation and treatment to promote better respiratory health and overall well-being.

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