Are You Taking Steps to Combat This Indoor Allergen?
While allergies are often associated with springtime, for many, they are a year-round nuisance. Unfortunately, the pandemic has resulted in most of us spending more time in our homes than ever before, and in the winter months with the windows closed up and the air conditioning off, more than 20 million Americans with a dust…
Does Your Deviated Septum Require Surgery?
The septum is the thin wall of bone and cartilage that separates your nostrils. For most people, their septum is at least slightly off-center, but if this asymmetry is significant, it’s known as a deviated septum. Some people are born with a deviated septum while others are the result of a nose injury. There is…
Are Sinus Infections Serious?
A sinus infection occurs when the lining of your sinus cavity swells or becomes inflamed. This can cause your normally air-filled sinuses to become blocked, fill with fluid and develop into a breeding ground for bacteria. While normally not cause for alarm, when left unmonitored some sinus infections can worsen and become medical emergencies. Acute…
Symptoms of a Sinus Infection
Your sinuses are four pairs of air-filled cavities in your skull and face bones around your nose. Allergies, infections, chemicals and irritation from particulates can cause the lining of these cavities to become inflamed. This inflammation can prevent your sinuses from draining properly and lead to an infection known as sinusitis. Understanding the symptoms of…