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What’s the difference between acute and chronic sinusitis? Waking up with a runny nose, pain around your eyes and face, and lacking energy? It’s quite possible that this isn’t a typical cold. It could be a sinus infection. Whether you suffer from acute or chronic sinusitis, it is important to understand what is going on.…

Can’t Tell Whether it’s a Cold or Allergies? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that nasal allergies affect roughly 50 million people in the United States. From pollen particles to dust mites, nasal irritants are everywhere. People who live with allergies are reminded of this annoying fact every spring. If you are sick…

How is acute sinusitis treated? Acute sinusitis is a common viral or bacterial infection of the para-nasal sinuses. It can cause severe headaches, discolored nasal drainage, breathing difficulties, restlessness, and facial pain, among other problems. It can resolve on its own, but doctors may recommend any of following treatments for stubborn cases. Decongestants Nasal decongestants…

Your face is host to most of your critical sensory organs. Your ear, nose, and throat alone are responsible for hearing, smelling, and eating. Unfortunately, with a great concentration of important sensory information comes the risk of medical conditions like sinusitis. Thankfully, medical professionals called ear nose and throat doctors (or ENTs) specialize in this…

Understanding the symptoms of sinusitis is important in getting the right treatment. Sinusitis is an awfully irritating and often quite painful infection categorized by the blockage of the nasal passages. There are three classifications demarking the severity of the sinusitis based on duration. Acute sinusitis is temporary, lasting less than four weeks. Subacute is described…

What is a Balloon Sinuplasty? A sinus infection is a common medical status experienced by people all over the world. In severe cases, it may lead to an inflammation of the sinus lining causing a great deal of discomfort to the sufferer. If left untreated, it can cause infection to the sinuses. Your doctor may…

Sinus Infections Nobody likes the throbbing headaches, discomfort, piles of Kleenex, and congested nose associated with sinus issues. Unfortunately, sinus infections affect close to 30 million people every year in the United States alone. For a long time, experts administered antibiotics to purge the infections, which they believed were the main cause of sinusitis. Unfortunately,…

Solve Snoring Issues – What You Need to Know Most people are familiar with the unpleasant sound of snoring while sleeping. Occasional snoring may not be a serious concern, but chronic or severe snoring can have serious health implications. For these reasons, it’s important to solve snoring issues as soon as possible. What Causes Snoring?…

Many health issues cause patients to visit their doctor’s office. Some of the most prevalent ones are linked to conditions related to the ears, nose, and throat. As a result, an ENT doctor or Otolarynologist is often the best option for treatment. What is an ENT? ENT stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. ENT is…