02/19/2026
If you feel stuffy most days - not just when you’re sick - that’s your body telling you something isn’t working as it should.
As an ENT physician, I often see patients who’ve lived with constant congestion for years, assuming it’s allergies or something they just have to tolerate. In reality, ongoing nasal blockage can point to structural issues like a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or nasal polyps that physically limit airflow and drainage.
When sinuses can’t drain properly, inflammation lingers. That can lead to facial pressure, poor sleep, mouth breathing, reduced sense of smell, and recurrent infections.
The good news? Once we identify the underlying cause, there are effective treatment options, and relief is absolutely possible.
If congestion feels like your “normal,” it’s worth getting checked. Ask your primary care provider for a referral to see Dr. Aviva Fliker at North ENT in Vaughan and let’s get to the root of the issue.