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When is Nasal Drainage Considered Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

What are the Differences? Even though both conditions share similarities such as runny noses, nasal congestion, and sore throats, there are key differences that will help you better diagnose your condition. Post nasal drip caused by allergies (Allergic Rhinitis) often have accompanying symptoms like sneezing, an itchy nose, and teary/itchy […]

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Can Allergies Cause Sinus Infections?

Sinus Infection: A sinus infection occurs when there is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. healthy sinuses are filled with air. However, when they become blocked and filled with fluid, germs can grow and cause an infection. There are two kinds of sinusitis. A short-term or […]

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Sinus Headache vs. Migraine

Symptoms to Look Out For The symptoms of both conditions are fairly similar and include nasal congestion, facial pain, and pressure. With a sinus headache, the pain typically occurs above the eyes, over the bridge of your nose, and/or around the area of your cheeks. Your face may appear red, […]

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Is Balloon Sinuplasty a Good Option?

Depends on the Patient Depends on Symptoms It’s been reported that people spend over $14 billion on sinus and allergy related issues. Those issues can lead to pain, pressure, headaches, drainage, dental pain and fatigue. Treatments range from pain medications, nasal decongestants, nasal saline rinses, antibiotics and sometimes resort to […]

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What Is a Rhinologist and When to See One?

Simply put, a Rhinologist is a doctor who has specialized in a subspecialty. A Rhinologist is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Physician) who has successfully completed fellowship training in the field of rhinology and skull base surgery. To achieve this distinction, a Rhinologist must be selected for an […]

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When is a Procedure Necessary to Cure a Sinus Infection?

It May Have Started As… A cold and allergies can lead to a sinus infection. Both conditions aren’t the only known factors, but a common breeding ground for them to develop. Doctors admit that differentiating between colds, allergies and sinus infections can be difficult. Similarly, all three carry the same […]

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An Introductory Guide to Sinonasal Tumors

Shedding more light on the subject, this blog provides an overview of the types of sinonasal tumors, its symptoms, and treatment. Let’s take a look. Types of Sinonasal Tumors Different types of tumors can form in the nose or sinuses. The list includes: Symptoms and Diagnosis Individuals with sinonasal tumor […]

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5 Solutions to Keep Seasonal Allergies at Bay

1. Diet Check Make sure that you stick to a healthy diet plan before the arrival of the allergy season. Avoid consuming food items which are difficult to digest like red meat, heavy desserts, hard cheese, and sour yogurt. Also, strike-off oily, ice-cold, processed, packaged, and canned food from your […]

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Common Cold, Allergies or Chronic Sinusitis: How Do You Differentiate?

This brief read discusses the breakdown of symptoms of common cold, allergies, and sinusitis, to help you identify the root of the problem and seek the right treatment. Cold Vs. Allergies Vs. Sinus Infection More than 50 million people in America suffer from nasal allergies and approximately 30 million are diagnosed […]

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Chronic Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Causes Similar factors cause acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis. Often times, chronic sinusitis is the result of an acute sinusitis that does not resolve due to the following exacerbating factors: Symptoms Adults Blocked nose or any other type of nasal obstruction is the most notable symptom found in sinusitis patients. Other […]

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