Loss of taste is actually more common than you might think. Over 200,000 people visit a doctor each year for problems with their ability to taste or smell. Our senses of taste and smell are closely related and interconnected, so it’s not unusual for both senses to be affected or to...
When you’re dealing with sinus problems, it can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep and you may also suffer from chronic snoring. Snoring happens when air cannot freely flow through the passage at the back of the nose and throat. Anything obstructing the airways of the ear, nose and...
If your sinus symptoms get worse as the temperatures drop, it’s not in your head. While sinus inflammation may most commonly occur in spring and summer months due to seasonal allergies, there are many people who suffer from sinusitis year-round. For some, sinus symptoms actually increase in the winter. There are a...
Living with chronic sinus symptoms is no picnic and they can be notoriously stubborn. If medications or other treatments just don’t seem to provide much relief for your chronic sinusitis or recurrent acute sinusitis, you may be a candidate for balloon sinus surgery. Balloon sinus surgery, also called Balloon Sinuplasty, is...
Constant congestion and other symptoms of nasal blockage can hinder your quality of life and cause you to frequently feel sick and fatigued. Blockage in the nose or nasal cavity, also referred to as nasal obstruction, may affect one or both nasal passages and includes anything which hinders the airflow in...
Spring has arrived and so has allergy season. For many people, this time of year can bring some miserable symptoms.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 million Americans suffer from some form of nasal allergies...
It’s not just the stuffy nose, constant drip, or painful pressure in your face. When you have chronic sinusitis, a list of basic physical symptoms doesn’t tell the full story— or include all the many ways in which it can impact your quality of life. The emotional and psychological toll can...
The most common causes of sinus infections are bacterial and viral, however, fungal sinus infections can also occur. In some cases, fungal sinusitis may be the underlying culprit in chronic sinus issues....
One of every seven Americans will experience a nosebleed at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Nosebleeds occur most frequently in young children and adults aged 50-80 years. However, nosebleeds can happen at any age....
If you’re considering sinus surgery, your physician may also recommend a sinus stent implant. Sinus surgery is one of the most effective treatments for chronic sinusitis. Today’s procedures are minimally invasive, utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative medical devices that can help deliver long-term relief....