-
Breathe Easy This Winter: Simple Steps to Prevent Sinus Infections
Winter can be rough on your sinuses. The cold air, dry indoor conditions and surge in seasonal illnesses like colds and the flu can make sinus infections more common. A sinus infection, or sinusitis, happens…
-
What Does the Color of My Snot Mean?
Snot, that sticky, sometimes inconvenient substance, also known as nasal mucus, plays an important role in your body. It helps trap and keep out germs and harmful particles that would otherwise make their way into…
-
ENT Health and Aging: What Seniors Should Know About ENT Care
As we age, certain aspects of our health become more vulnerable to issues, and ENT health is no exception. Age-related changes increase the risk of specific ENT conditions, impacting everything from hearing to throat function.…
-
How to Beat Congestion and Enjoy a Delicious Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And with it comes savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce and deliciously sweet pumpkin pie. With so many tasty foods just around the corner, you’ll want to make sure you’re in tip-top…
-
Exploring the Mouth Taping Trend: Why It’s Important to Know the Risks
A surprising sleep trend has recently emerged on social media: mouth taping. This practice involves placing a strip of tape over your lips before bed to encourage nasal breathing throughout the night. Advocates claim it…
-
How Can I Find Relief From Sinus Pressure?
When you have sinus pressure, it can feel like a persistent, aching tightness around your face. This discomfort occurs when the membranes lining your nasal passages become swollen or irritated, often due to colds, allergies,…
-
What is the Exhalation System for Sinus Relief
Sinus infections can significantly diminish your quality of life with symptoms like headaches and nasal congestion. While traditional treatments such as nasal sprays and oral medications can provide relief, a method known as the exhalation…
-
Tips for Managing Pediatric Sinus Infections
Sinus infections are an inflammation of the air-filled spaces behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. Children are particularly susceptible to sinusitis because their sinuses do not fully develop until they reach their teenage years, making…
-
Summer and Sinus Infections: What You Need to Know
Sinus infections are an inflammation of the tissue lining your sinus. Typically associated with facial pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, discomfort in the upper back teeth and a mild fever, sinus infections are one of…
-
What To Know About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects 39 million U.S. adults. Characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, this condition can lead to health complications if left untreated. Let’s explore what…