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The nasal sinuses are interconnected spaces in the skull that are lined with respiratory tissue (mucosa). These sinuses range in size from several centimeters to only a few millimeters.  Every sinus has an opening that allows the sinus to drain to the inside of the nose. The sinuses are shown below. All sinuses are paired. The […]

Posted on October 7 2013

Why Does It Matter if the Air Is Dry? Adults breathe approximately 23,000 times a day. The air we are breathing is important in making sure our bodies’ function effectively to ward off illness and infection. Sinuses that are dry are 50% more likely to attract sinusitis-causing bacteria than moist sinuses.  Humidity levels between 40%-50% […]

Posted on April 23 2013

Home Humidifiers During the cold, dry, winter months, the lack of moisture in the air can make you more prone to sinus infections. Dry air can bring irritating and uncomfortable symptoms that can disturb your home and work life. Prevention is an important part of maintaining healthy sinuses. The installation of a humidifier in your […]

Posted on April 23 2013

Steam Vaporizers & Your Sinuses A steam vaporizer is type of humidifier that converts water into a warm, moisturizing mist to combat the harmful effects of dry air on the sinuses. Sinus infections, whether acute or chronic are associated with a number of painful symptoms, including nasal congestion and inflammation, sore throat, fever and sinus […]

Posted on April 23 2013

Why is cigarette smoke harmful? Cigarette smoke is an air pollutant that affects the sinuses similarly to smog, exhaust or many other inhaled irritants. It disrupts the ability of the mucus membrane to filter out causes of inflammation that can lead to an increased incidence of chronic sinusitis.  A new study recently released concluded that […]

Posted on April 8 2013

How does pollution affect our sinuses? The lining of our sinuses and the inside of the nose are some of the most delicate tissues in the body. When exposed to prolonged contact with pollution, smog, and other contaminants, we have increased likelihood of developing chronic sinusitis. Medical researchers have conducted studies on people living in […]

Posted on April 8 2013

Cockroach Facts Have you ever seen a cockroach? If you have, chances are there are at least 800 hiding in the surrounding area. Cockroaches are the most resilient pests in the insect world. They need only eat once a month and can survive nearly a full hour without oxygen. Cockroaches can be found in any […]

Posted on April 8 2013

Vitamins Diet Lifestyle Essential Quick Tips   Healthy Sinuses: The Key to a Healthy Life Sinus problems can affect people in different ways. Most people are lucky to have no sinus symptoms while others may have one or multiple infections per year. Still others battle the painful symptoms on a daily basis. The incidence of […]

Posted on April 4 2013

Sinus Rinsing and Neti Pots No matter the season, if you are one of the 37 million Americans that report sinus congestion and sinusitis symptoms, twice daily flushing of the nasal pathways with a saline solution may have both positive short term and long-term effects. The immediate effect of a nasal wash may be relief […]

Posted on April 1 2013

Nasal congestion occurs when the vessels in the nose swell causing expansion of the nasal tissue and the subsequent feeling of obstructed nasal breathing. Some feeling of resistance in the nose is actually normal and gives you the sensation that air is going through the nose. But, too much inflammation of the nasal tissues can […]

Posted on April 1 2013