Sinus Surgery

Can Sinus Infections Trigger Headaches?

Unfortunately, a tension headache is a common type of head pain, causing discomfort in the neck, head, or scalp. Most patients have muscle tightness in these areas that cause or contribute to the pain. Muscle Tension that Causes Pain If the muscles in the neck or scalp become tight, the […]

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Sinus Tips For Holiday Air Travelers

With this in mind, it’s critical to take the right steps before and after your trip to maintain sinus health. So take action and make your next flying experience a whole lot better with our sinus tips below! 1. Get a good night’s sleep before and after your flight. First […]

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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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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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Sinonasal Tumor: Symptoms, Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment

Symptoms of Sinonasal Tumors Most sinonasal tumors are unilateral (one-sided), and cause symptoms that begin primarily on one side.  These symptoms may include nasal obstruction (which can progress to cause blockage of both nasal cavities in the case of large tumors), nosebleeds, neurologic deficits (numbness in the cheek and/or dentition, loss of […]

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery vs. Non-invasive Procedures: An Overview

In cases of acute sinusitis, doctors may prescribe medications; however, for chronic cases, sinus surgery is usually the only way ahead. Endoscopic sinus surgery is the standard procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis. An endoscopic sinus surgery enlarges the natural sinus openings, making them less prone to blockage and infection, […]

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