Sinus Pain

How to tell the difference between a cold and sinus infection Sinus infections cause 73 million days of restricted activity in the United States each year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, this finding is questionable because people with colds often believe they have sinus infections. With similar […]

Posted on May 30 2017

Sinusitis is one of the most common medical problems, affecting over 29 million people in the United States alone. One type of sinus irritation that can lead to sinusitis is a dry sinus. If you are currently dealing with sinus problems, there are steps you can take to get better. Read on to find out […]

Posted on May 15 2017

3 Ways to Reduce Sinus Inflammation Anyone with allergies knows how bad it can get. Springtime can trigger a concert of sneezing, nose blowing and congestion that lasts until summer or beyond. One of the most common characteristics of allergies is sinus inflammation and blockage, which can be downright painful and debilitating. The sinuses can […]

Posted on August 31 2015

More than 30 million Americans suffer from sinus issues. Undergoing surgery to correct these problems can be daunting, but if your doctor recommends this treatment it’s important to focus on the positives. Here are a few of the top benefits of sinus surgery. To learn about some of the less understood areas of sinus surgery read about […]

Posted on June 11 2015

Do you have watery eyes? Have you been sneezing? Is your nose stuffy? Do you have post-nasal drip? Your symptoms may will clear up with a little rest and some vitamin C, but how do you know? What you think is the common cold could be something more serious — a sinus infection. Here are some […]

Posted on May 11 2015

What are sinus infections? Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are caused by inflammation in the sinus cavities. Inflammation in the nasal and sinus cavities occurs for many different reasons. Allergies, a deviated nasal septum, multiplying of a virus or bacteria are just a few of the causes. Sinus infections affect 30 million Americans every […]

Posted on January 21 2015

Sinusitis Sinusitis is the infection of the sinus that is caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. Sinusitis typically occurs when excess mucus develops or there is a blockage to the sinuses. The causes of excess mucus or blockage to the sinuses can be from an active cold, allergies, a deviated septum, or the […]

Posted on August 7 2014

Recovery from Nasal Polyp Surgery You may be already be experiencing the symptoms or have been treated for nasal polyps. If this is the case and treatment with medicine has not worked then surgery may be the best course of action. On the day of your nasal polyp removal surgery, you typically can leave the surgery […]

Posted on June 15 2014

Nasal Polyps: Top 5 Signs to Seek Treatment Treatment of nasal polyps is not always necessary. Those who develop a small nasal polyps and do not notice any adverse symptoms generally need only monitoring of the polyps. However, for others, nasal polyps can cause symptoms that decrease quality of life in a dramatic way. Some […]

Posted on January 27 2014

How does Advil Cold & Sinus work to treat a sinus infection? Advil Cold & Sinus is one of the most popular over-the-counter treatments for colds and sinus infections. The active ingredients, chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine are found not only in Advil Cold & Sinus (the name-brand medication) but also in its generic counterparts. Advil […]

Posted on November 1 2013