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…
Winter Is Sinusitis Season
While you can get a sinus infection any time of year, you’re far more likely to get one in the winter months. This is because the combination of cold, dry air and viral infections are most prevalent during this time. James Palmer, Director of Rhinology at Penn Medicine, explained, “There’s an entire world inside your…
Beat the Sinus Blues with Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinus infections represent one of the biggest health complaints in Pennsylvania. Blue Bell residents are among the 37 million Americans who suffer from sinus conditions every year. Those people don’t only experience physical misery; a recent Korean study indicates they are at risk for anxiety and depression, as well. The Link Between Sinus Issues &…
Who is Eligible for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Chronic Sinusitis: Causes and Symptoms Persistent inflammation and swelling of membranes lining the sinuses can cause a painful infection known as sinusitis. It may be acute, clearing up after a week to 10 days. Sinus infections lasting longer than 12 weeks are considered chronic. When you’re suffering for that long, it can feel like an…
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection, is one of the most common reasons to visit an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor. In fact, 37 million people contract a sinus infection each year in the United States, according to Health.com. A common misconception is that sinus infections are related to the nose, when actually,…