Surgery is something that most people don’t look forward to. It’s time-consuming, leaves scars and recovery is painful. The thought of being operated on also invokes an unpleasant feeling. However, for some procedures, there is no need to fear. This…
Sinusitis generally affects anything above your head. The nose, your face, your throat, and most importantly, your eyes. When infection impacts your sinuses, the surrounding area tends to suffer as well. The closest thing to your sinuses is your eyes.…
There are many ways in which sinusitis affects your health. The condition’s symptoms can make your daily life difficult – especially when it comes to breathing. Interrupted breathing is a minor inconvenience when you’re awake. However, when you are sleeping,…
There are certain conditions that people try to power through with sheer will. Chronic sinusitis is one of those conditions, which you should not take the “wait and see” approach with. This disorder can last more than 12 weeks. If…
Most people confuse nasal allergies for sinusitis, which is not hard to understand. Both conditions produce similar symptoms and obstruct the nasal passageways. You have to approach allergies in a different manner than sinusitis. Sure, medications may help but if…
Sinusitis is common for many adults in the United States. Over 30 million people have a confirmed case of sinusitis. In fact, about 1 in 8 adults contract the condition yearly. There are many factors that cause sinusitis, and depending…
Within the skull are several interconnected hollow cavities. These cavities are better known as the paranasal sinuses. The frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and maxillary sinuses are all lined with mucosa and a thin layer of mucus. Mucus and bacteria drain out…
One of the most annoying symptoms of sinusitis is a sore throat. What makes this symptom particularly troubling is the scratching and burning sensation that it leaves in the back of your throat. The pain and tenderness that you feel…
If your child has trouble breathing, there’s a high chance that they have sinusitis. Now, before you start to freak out or worry, it’s best to stay calm. Sinusitis in children is a debilitating condition but not life threating. What…
The changing seasons are either a blessing or a curse if you have allergies. During the winter, everything seems fine, but suddenly it’s spring and your hit with a flood of symptoms. Living with seasonal allergies shouldn’t hold you back…
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