Wintertime Sinus Issues
If you think sinus infections are only confined to the warmer spring and summer months when pollen is rampant, guess again. Sinus issues can be every bit as bad—if not worse—in the winter months. Sinusitis is the medical term for a sinus infection, the result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passageways. It causes…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
If you have trouble breathing through your nose when working out at Fitness Works Philadelphia and have trouble sleeping, you may have narrow nasal passages. This may sound harmless enough, but it could actually affect your wellbeing. We review how below. Signs & Symptoms of Narrow Nasal Passages Symptoms of narrow nasal passages differ between…
Sinus Inflammation & Your Brain
A new study shows that people with chronic sinusitis don’t just have to contend with a stuffy nose and headache; sinusitis can also cause trouble with focus and lead to depression and other symptoms that indicate the brain is affected as well. The study was published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery in April 2021. According to lead study author Dr. Aria Jafari,…
When Sinus Surgery is Your Best Option
Sinus infections are no laughing matter. Known medically as sinusitis, they bring pain and misery to 37 million Americans annually, making them the most common chronic health complaint in the U.S The result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages caused by viral or bacterial infections, nasal passage abnormalities, immune system disorders, exposure to…
How Serious Can a Sinus Infection Get?
Approximately 35 million Americans experience at least one sinus infection each year. Sinus infections cause facial pain/pressure, stuffy/runny nose, loss of smell, cough, congestion, fever, bad breath, dental pain and fatigue. While most sinus infections are not serious and clear up on their own or with the use of antibiotics, some can be dangerous if…
Types of Sinus Infections and How to Treat Them
Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, occur when there is inflammation or swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses. While healthy sinuses are full of air, infected sinuses become blocked and collect fluid, which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, leading to infection. Sinus infections usually occur due to an allergy attack, the common cold, nasal…
Wintertime Sinus Issues
If you think sinus infections are confined to the warmer spring and summer months, when pollen is rampant and the weather can be extremely changeable, guess again. Sinus issues can be every bit as bad—if not worse—in the winter months. Common Sinusitis Signs Sinusitis is the medical term for a sinus infection, the result of…
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunotherapy (ACAAI), about 31 million Americans experience at least one sinus infection each year. While sinus infections themselves are not contagious, the underlying viruses that causes them often are. What Is a Sinus Infection? The sinuses are a series of connected cavities in the skull and…
Is it Allergies or COVID-19?
With the coronavirus pandemic coinciding with upcoming fall allergy season, individuals with allergies are having trouble distinguishing whether their symptoms are the result of exposure to pollen and other allergen triggers, or associated with COVID-19. In order to alleviate any unnecessary fear, understanding the differences between allergies and coronavirus—while acknowledging that there are certain similarities—is…
Flu Season Also Means Sinusitis Season for Many
While a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, can strike any time of year, doctors report seeing far more patients for the condition in the fall and winter months. This is because the combination of respiratory bugs and cold, dry air sets the stage for sinus problems. The Impact of Sinusitis According to the Centers…