Category: Sinus

Sinus infections are no laughing matter. Known medically as sinusitis, they bring pain and misery to 37 million Americans annually, making them one of the most common chronic health complaints in the U.S. Causes & Symptoms They are the result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages caused by viral or bacterial infections, nasal…

A recent study shows that people with chronic sinusitis don’t just have to contend with a stuffy nose and headache; sinusitis can also cause trouble with focus and lead to depression and other symptoms that indicate the brain is affected as well. The study was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in April 2021….

What do a stuffy nose, trouble breathing and facial pain have in common? They are all symptoms of sinusitis, which occurs when mucus cannot drain properly because the sinuses are swollen. If you’re dealing with this, you’re not alone—it affects more than 30 million people in the United States. Managing your sinus health can be…

Sinus problems can have a significant impact on your hearing, primarily through Eustachian tube dysfunction and middle ear infections. Your sinuses, ears and nose are all interconnected, and sinus issues can lead to hearing loss or discomfort due to the proximity and interconnectivity of these structures. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction The Eustachian tubes are small passageways…

If you think sinus infections are confined to the warmer spring and summer months when pollen is rampant and the weather can be extremely changeable, guess again. Sinus issues can be every bit as bad—if not worse—in the winter months.  Sinusitis is the medical term for a sinus infection, the result of swelling and inflammation…

Spray to the outside of the nose aiming toward the pupil on the same side. Do not sniff after spraying the nose.

If you’ve ever experienced a sinus infection, you know the pain and misery this entails. You are not alone: Nearly 29 million American adults suffer from sinusitis (the medical term for sinus infection). Symptoms Sinusitis is a result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages. Symptoms are similar to those of the common cold…

New research from Harvard Medical School has shown new first line defenses in the nose. The lining of the nose releases extracellular vesicles, or EVs. These particles act as decoys and viruses attach to them thinking they are cells. The vesicles then release micro strands of microRNA to disable the viruses. When the weather is…

To stop a nosebleed at home, take Afrin nose spray and spray it on a cotton ball. Place the cotton ball in the nose, then pinch and hold it for 10 minutes. Try to remain calm. The more you move, wipe your nose or raise your heart rate, the more your nose will bleed.

  Over-the-counter nose sprays with Afrin can be addictive. They should not be used for more than three days in a month. There are medical and surgical treatments to improve nasal breathing if you have nose spray dependency.