by alisan | Mar 27, 2023 | Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths in the nasal passages and sinuses that can cause sinus issues and occasionally breathing problems. Most of the time, nasal polyps are not easily visible. Though, when they are, patients sometimes feel like they can remove them...
by alisan | Feb 27, 2023 | Sinus Headaches, Sinusitis
Sinus headaches are relatively common during both acute and chronic sinus conditions. They tend to occur in the areas where the sinuses sit on the face: the middle of the forehead, around the eyes, and near the cheekbones. Sinus headaches often are accompanied by...
by alisan | Feb 20, 2023 | Septoplasty
Septoplasty surgery is a procedure associated with both otolaryngology and plastic surgery. Often part of a larger surgery such as a rhinoplasty, a septoplasty corrects the position of the columella and internal structures to create more even airways. While it is...
by alisan | Jan 30, 2023 | Sinusitis
How Do I Know If I Have Fungal Sinusitis? Sinusitis has three possible causes: a virus, bacteria, or fungi. Viral and bacterial sinusitis account for the majority of sinusitis cases. However, fungal sinusitis—while rare—can be one of the more serious forms of...
by alisan | Dec 26, 2022 | Sinusitis
The majority of sinus infections are acute and not serious. They should resolve in under two weeks, and most will resolve within a week. However, occasionally, a sinus infection can contribute to more severe illness, or become more severe in certain patients. So, how...
