Do you feel like your nose is stuffy all the time, or do you wonder why you always seem to have a cold or allergies? It may be that you have nasal polyps – but what exactly are they, what causes them, and what can you do about them? Nasal polyps Nasal polyps are soft, swollen, sac-like […]
Can a sinus infection cause hearing loss? If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, you may be putting your ears at risk for sudden hearing loss, ear infection, and more! When you have a sinus infection, bacteria pool in your sinus cavities and cause inflammation throughout your nasal cavity and sinus lining. If it […]
Ever wonder what the most common questions our providers receive at our clinic? You may have one of these questions and have been looking for an answer. Read further to get the answer to your burning questions! 1. How can I distinguish allergy symptoms from a sinus infection? It is challenging for a patient […]
What is rhinitis medicamentosa? Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a condition of rebound congestion from long-standing use of topical nasal decongestants. This includes nasal sprays like Afrin® (oxymetalazine), Neo-synophrine® (phenylephrine), or Otrivine® (xylometazoline). If a patient uses these sprays for more than 2-3 days straight, they often experience worsening of congestion and postnasal drip each time it […]
Have you ever wondered why so many professional athletes like football and soccer players wear nasal strips during games? Swimmers, runners, and cyclists are also known for using plastic nasal inserts to help keep the nostrils open wide during exercise. The use of nasal strips or dilators is a sign that breathing may be a […]
You may have heard of a non-invasive procedure called balloon sinuplasty to treat chronic sinusitis. For many years, traditional sinus surgery was performed, where the sinus tissue and bone are cut and removed; this produces significant discomfort, bleeding, and poor outcomes for patients. Luckily balloon sinuplasty was created and approved by the FDA in 2005, now […]
If you have ever been diagnosed with nasal polyps, you know that they can have a big impact on your quality of life. People with nasal polyps often experience diminished smell and taste, sinus pressure or pain, trouble sleeping, recurring sinus infections, and trouble breathing. What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous growths […]
The septum is the divider that separates the right and left nasal cavities. In fact, the word septum comes from the Greek word for divider. This structure is simple in design as it has a lining on each side and thin eggshell bone and cartilage in the middle layer. As the nose grows during puberty […]
A little background about the sinuses – The sinuses are actually called the “paranasal” sinuses, meaning “around the nose cavities”. These hollow cavities surround the nose and have a thin lining that produces liquid. This liquid then moves by directional ciliary flow (often against gravity) to small natural pathways that enter into the nose. The […]
Infection in the sinus cavities that surround the nose can be viral, acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, or fungal. VIRAL SINUS INFECTION – Viral is the most common and is what we feel when we have a cold. In this sinus infection, there is an abrupt onset, more common in the winter, with congestion and sinus […]
