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Medication or Surgery: Comparing Options for Chronic Sinusitis Relief
Chronic sinusitis (infections lasting 12 weeks or longer) affects approximately 14.6% of the U.S. population. If you’re living with the constant stuffy nose, facial pain and sometimes fever that accompany chronic sinusitis, it’s essential to…
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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: 5 Questions Patients Ask Before Scheduling
Endoscopic sinus surgery, also called a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), is a minimally invasive procedure to treat sinus conditions. Let’s take a look at five common questions patients ask before scheduling or undergoing FESS.…
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Chronic Rhinitis vs. Sinusitis: Understanding the Difference
When you’re dealing with congestion and facial pressure, it’s natural to blame a lengthy cold, but your symptoms could result from chronic rhinitis or sinusitis. Let’s look at each of those and how you can…
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A Guide to Allergy Awareness and Management
Allergy season runs from spring to fall. In Indiana, that usually means tree pollen in the spring, grass pollen in the summer and weed allergies in the fall. If you’re one of the over 100…
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Ear and Sinus Pressure: What To Know
Feeling pressure in your ears and sinuses, often described as fullness or heaviness, is an uncomfortable experience. It can disrupt your sleep, cause pain and even interfere with your taste buds, making simple pleasures like…
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Can Certain Foods and Drinks Clear My Sinuses?
When you have a sinus infection, the resulting congestion can make you feel like you’ve never taken a deep breath before. When this is the case, it’s helpful to turn to a handful of medical…
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Understanding the Difference Between Viral and Bacterial Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, occur when the tissues lining the sinuses become inflamed. This inflammation can lead to symptoms like facial pain, congestion, toothache and nasal discharge. While sinus infections have several causes, viruses and…
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Why Do I Get More Ear Pain in the Winter?
Winter is a season of crisp air, cozy sweaters and lots of snow. Along with the benefits of cold weather come a few less pleasant side effects, like dry skin, chapped lips and, for some,…
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Understanding and Caring for Your Sinuses
Sinuses are essential to your overall health, even if you rarely think about them unless you’re dealing with a stuffy nose or facial pressure. These four pairs of air-filled spaces, known as the paranasal sinuses,…
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How Are Nasal Inflammation and Asthma Connected?
The nose and throat are part of the upper respiratory tract, the system responsible for breathing. Since these areas are interconnected, an infection in one part often spreads to the other. For instance, a common…