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…
What Happens to Your Sinuses When You Quit Smoking?
You already know that smoking can pose a severe threat to your health. It can damage your lungs and heart, as well as areas you might not think about, like your sinuses. The good news is research has shown that quitting smoking can help improve sinus symptoms. Sinus Problems Made Worse by Smoking Just like…
Poor Air Quality May Lead to Chronic Sinusitis
Poor air quality can be hazardous to your health in many ways, including increasing your risk of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), otherwise known as chronic sinus infections. Research Links Poor Air Quality to Higher Rates of Chronic Sinus Infections A 2021 study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine looked at data from 6,102 adults to…
Avoid These Mistakes When Caring for Your Sinus Infection
Many people have experienced a cold or other virus that turns into a sinus infection. In fact, researchers found that “over a one-year period, there were up to 73 million restricted-activity days related to sinusitis.” The good news is that for a lot of people, the symptoms of sinusitis, like nasal congestion, runny nose and…
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…
Why Are Colds More Common During Winter?
Winter is known as cold and flu season, but have you ever wondered why that is? New research shows that chillier temperatures may be playing a part in making us more vulnerable to the common cold. Study Indicates Cold Weather Can Affect Immune Response A new study, just published in December of 2022 found that…
Ways To Relieve Sinus Pain
Sinus pain, or sinusitis, is a common condition. Nearly 15% of individuals reported having had sinusitis the previous year. Sinus pain rarely is a sign of any serious problem. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be disruptive. The facial pressure, nasal congestion, runny nose and general feelings of unwellness can make for an unpleasant…
Learn More About What Happens When You Sneeze
Sneezing is so common that most times when you do sneeze, you probably don’t give it a second thought. However, if you find yourself sneezing regularly to the point that it’s interfering with your daily life, it’s probably time to see a doctor. Let’s learn a little bit more about why and how often we…
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…