Recurrent sinus symptoms can be frustrating when a CT scan comes back clear. A normal scan means the imaging did not show significant sinus disease at that time, but it does not automatically explain why congestion, facial pressure, drainage, or headaches keep...
You finished the box of tissues days ago. The sore throat and fever are gone. But your sinuses still feel full, heavy, and blocked, and you are starting to wonder whether this is simply the tail end of the cold or something that needs more attention. Some nasal and...
A toothache doesn’t always start in a tooth. Sometimes the real problem sits higher up, in the sinuses, and the pain simply travels down to the teeth. Yes, a sinus infection can cause pain in the upper teeth. This happens because the maxillary sinuses sit just above...
It’s common to mistake a stubborn cold for a sinus infection because the symptoms often overlap. That assumption makes sense. A cold affects the nose and sinuses, and for many people, symptoms improve within a week or two with rest and supportive care. But what...
Almost everyone experiences a stuffy nose during a cold, but congestion that lasts for months is often a sign of an underlying sinus problem rather than a lingering virus. If medications only provide temporary relief, it may be time to look beyond another prescription...
When Sinus Symptoms Don’t Improve With Medication Many Los Angeles residents deal with sinus problems that never fully clear. A stuffy nose, facial pressure, postnasal drip, and sinus headaches can last for months. Some people feel better for a short time, then...
