If you’ve been diagnosed with a deviated septum, you are probably intimately familiar with how the condition can disrupt your life. This type of defect isn’t life-threatening, but it can cause acute or chronic discomfort, nasal congestion or complete obstruction,...
So, you tried everything you know possible to eliminate your recurring sinus symptoms, including prescription medications. Whether those therapeutics provided some measure of relief temporarily or none at all, it’s a good time for you to consider sinus surgery. ...
If your sinus problems are causing breathing difficulties, pain, or extreme and persistent discomfort, it’s time to see an ENT or sinus specialist for relief. You may have what’s known as chronic sinusitis, a form of sinusitis that affects millions of adults every...
If you’re one of the many impacted by chronic sinusitis and in search of alternative treatment options, it might be time for you to consider balloon sinuplasty. It’s one of the most effective and fastest treatments for sinusitis. But it’s not suitable for...
Recurring sinus infections are common, extremely painful, and challenging to prevent or without accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. For many, it’s easy to fall prey to the false sense of security with disappearing symptoms only to end up shocked and dismayed when...
If you’ve ever experienced a sinus infection or inflammation, then you are probably no stranger to how painful, stressful, and uncomfortable the symptoms can make you feel. It’s quite normal to develop a sinus infection or experience sinus-related symptoms...
An occasional stuffy or runny nose is normally no cause for concern, but how do you know if your discomfort is due to nasal congestion? Typically, nasal congestion is a sign of inflammation or swollen and irritated nasal tissues that often occurs after an illness. But...
Headaches are to be expected, and some people are more prone to them than others. But sometimes, headaches are a sign of something more serious. Everyone experiences head pain, including infants and children. But when headaches become severe or chronic, you may need...
Turbinate reduction surgery is a standard procedure for individuals suffering from chronic nasal congestion and blocked nostrils. Inside the nose are three sets of turbinates (inferior, middle, and superior) characterized according to their location. These structures...
Inside your nose are six filter-like shelves, known as turbinates (aka nasal conchae) that help filter, moisturize and humidify the air every time you inhale or take a breath. As such nasal congestion or blockages are often the outcome when these filters are exposed...
