by alisan | Aug 29, 2022 | Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis
Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that appear in the nasal and sinus cavities. People of all ages have them and it is entirely possible to have them and not know since they often do not cause pain. If there are few polyps and/or they are small, it is possible they...
by alisan | Jul 25, 2022 | Sinusitis
Can Covid Be Mistaken For A Sinus Infection? Covid-19 and sinus infections do share some similar symptoms. Therefore, this can lead to anxieties, especially for those who suffer from frequent or chronic sinus problems. Let’s take a closer look at the question, “Can...
by alisan | May 27, 2022 | Allergies, Sinusitis
A sinus infection or chronic sinusitis can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can mirror other issues such as a cold or seasonal allergies. While it is best to see a medical professional when having symptoms of sinusitis, it is often difficult to tell the...
by alisan | Apr 25, 2022 | Sinusitis
Can Stress Cause Sinus Problems? Stress, especially poorly managed stress, is known to cause a variety of health problems. While most people know that stress can worsen just about any medical condition or infection, many do not realize the extent to which stress can...
by alisan | Mar 28, 2022 | Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis
A common condition that many patients presenting with chronic sinusitis have is nasal polyps. The name can sometimes cause concern for patients, especially if surgery is recommended. Many patients will ask, “Are nasal polyps serious?” In most cases, nasal polyps are...
by alisan | Feb 21, 2022 | Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are small growths that can accumulate in the nasal passages and sinuses. Most of the time, people are unaware of their existence. Many polyps are too small to cause issues other than some occasional sinus infections or symptoms. For these mild instances...
by alisan | Jan 31, 2022 | Balloon Sinuplasty, Sinus Surgery
Is Sinus Balloon Surgery Painful? Sinus surgery has evolved immensely over the past few centuries. From methods that involved making incisions on the face and accessing the sinuses through the mouth, eventually, the idea of entering through the nose gained traction....
by alisan | Jan 10, 2022 | Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis–while it does not have a perfectly set definition–is generally accepted to be sinusitis symptoms that last more than twelve weeks. When this occurs, most patients have undergone treatment for both viral and bacterial sinusitis and likely been...
by alisan | Dec 13, 2021 | Septoplasty
A deviated septum refers to when the septum–the wall of cartilage and bone between your nostrils–is more to one side than the other. This can be slight and imperceptible from outside the nose, or there may be a visible difference in the septum. Most people...
by alisan | Nov 15, 2021 | Septoplasty
A deviated septum is an anatomical feature where the column of cartilage (and occasionally bone) is more to one side than the other. Sometimes this deviation is slight and nearly unnoticeable. In other cases, it may be visible from the outside of the nose. Since the...
