What is the Exhalation System for Sinus Relief?
Sinus infections can bring about uncomfortable symptoms like headaches and nasal congestion. Standard treatments such as nasal sprays and oral medications are often used to manage these symptoms, but a newer approach known as the exhalation system offers an innovative way to treat sinus issues. This method uses the natural exhalation process to deliver medication…
What Is the Relationship Between Air Quality and ENT Health?
Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. When you spend so much of your time indoors, whether at home, school or work, it is crucial to ensure your environment isn’t negatively affecting your ENT health. Why Is ENT Health Important? ENT health, concerning the ear, nose and throat, is crucial to daily functioning and…
Tips To Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
When traveling during the holidays, taking care of your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health is essential to ensure a smooth and illness-free experience. Whether you’re hitting the road, taking a flight or boarding a bus or train, you’re likely to encounter cold and flu germs along the way. While this may feel concerning at…
When Should You Seek Treatment For Nosebleeds?
Nosebleeds, medically known as epistaxis, can be a common occurrence and are often not a cause for concern. However, there are instances where seeking medical treatment is necessary. Understanding the causes of nosebleeds and when to seek professional help can provide guidance on managing this issue. Causes of Nosebleeds Nosebleeds can be caused by various…
How to Know if Your Tooth Pain Is From a Sinus Infection
Tooth pain is a frustrating symptom that can disrupt your work and home life and keep you from enjoying your fun fall days at Constitution Park. Knowing the cause of your tooth pain can help you begin to treat it. Two common causes of two pain include: Let’s look at each of these a little…
The Difference Between Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis is a reaction in the body that causes nasal congestion, runny nose, itching and sneezing, most often caused by inflammation. The three most common types of rhinitis include: The main differences between allergic and nonallergic rhinitis are the causes of each condition. What Are the Causes of Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis? Over 50 million…
Is my Earache caused by a Cold or an Ear Infection?
Colds can cause symptoms like sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sore throat and ear pain. If your earache is from a cold, it is caused by the inflammation of the eardrum from the infection. But how do you know if a cold or an ear infection is causing your ear pain? Let’s take a closer look…
Is Cold Air Making My Nose Bleed?
Nosebleeds, known by medical professionals as epistaxis, aren’t just inconvenient—they can also be frightening. There are many factors that can cause a nosebleed, and many people believe cold air is one of them. We review the facts about this belief below. What One Study Shows One 2015 study published in the American Journal of Rhinology…
What Is a Deviated Septum & How Is It Treated?
The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off-center, it is said to be deviated. A deviated septum can cause problems such as difficulty breathing, congestion and headaches. In many cases that this occurs, the deviated septum is corrected with surgery. What Causes a Deviated Septum? There…
Meet the Neti Pot — An Over-the-Counter Help for Sinus Infections
You can feel a sinus infection as soon as it hits … pressure, discomfort and misery. Even thinking about one might make your teeth ache. Treatments for sinus infections range from antibiotics to surgery. But now there is also a traditional remedy that’s getting more attention after recent research shows it to have promise ……