Throughout the year, and especially during allergy season, people across the country suffer with their allergies and sinuses. Also called a sinus infection, sinusitis can be triggered by an allergy or the common cold. One with sinusitis usually presents with…
Sinus surgery encompasses various procedures performed by your local ear, nose, and throat doctor to provide relief from sinus complications. The goal is to open the pathways of your sinus cavities and clear any blockages. Sinus surgery is typically a last resort for ENT's…
The recovery process after a sinus surgery is fairly easy, if you can learn to take it easy. Recovering from such a procedure will require you to rest and slow down a bit in order to promote healing. Though it…
The thin wall between your nasal passages is called your nasal septum. When this thin wall is displaced to one side as seen in the photo below, it is called a deviated septum. Nearly 80% of the population has some…
Approved by the United States Federal Drug Administration (USFDA/FDA) in 2005, the procedure known as the balloon sinuplasty originated and swiftly became one of the most popular surgical procedures of this century. The popularity of this procedure coincides with the…
Inflammation of the nasal passageways and sinuses is one of the leading causes of sinuses complications. Our bodies were created to protect itself so when an unknown substance is detected within the body, our bodies naturally react on the defense.…
Your sinuses are hollow cavities within the skull that are lined with soft tissue and a very thin layer of mucus. Their main purpose is to produce mucus that moisturizes the inside of your nose and protects the nose from…
Our sinuses are air pockets that are connected to the nasal passages by small tubes or channels. These channels allow air to flow from the nose to the sinuses and allow drainage of mucus from each sinus into the nose.…
There are an estimated 250,000 sinus surgeries performed each year in the United States. Knowing when sinus surgery is or is not recommended for your particular situation is based on several factors. The goal of this article is to make…
