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Do you need revision sinus surgery? Or pH Testing?

Why sinus surgery can sometimes make things worse Individuals with chronic sinusitis or other sinus conditions may at some point opt to have sinus surgery. Sometimes, however, the surgery doesn’t […]

Pregnancy Rhinitis

pregnancy rhinitis

If you’re pregnant, you’ve got enough to worry about. With pregnancy rhinitis, many women find that they have all of the symptoms of a sinus infection: runny nose, sneezing, coughing, […]

MRSA Sinusitis

washing your hands helps kill germs

What is MRSA? Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, otherwise known as MRSA, is a staph infection that is extremely resistant to antibiotics. This infection can be the source of sinusitis, and […]

What is Otolaryngology?

otolaryngologist

When you have a sinus infection, you go to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. These doctors, also known as otolaryngologists, are medical doctors who usually complete at least […]

Balloon Sinuplasty

balloon sinuplasty

Balloons are extremely versatile devices. You can use them to celebrate, or console, or even to fly. And, more prosaically, your otolaryngologist can use them to clear your sinuses with […]

Pediatric Sinus Surgery

child treated for pediatric sinusitis

Should we, or shouldn’t we? Deciding whether or not to have surgery is complicated. Deciding whether or not your small child should have Pediatric Sinus Surgery can be terrifying. However, […]

Pediatric Sinusitis

child with her mother

Fever. Headache. Cough. Sinus pressure. These can add up to one unhappy kid suffering from pediatric sinusitis. And the worry and lack of sleep can lead to a pretty cranky […]

Why Sinus Surgery May Fail

diagnosing sinusitis

The most common reason for a failure of sinus surgery is that the real problem was not addressed – and sinus surgery, even if expertly done, will not be as […]

When Sinus Surgery Doesn’t Help

man with sinusitis

The Importance of Sinus Surgery Alternatives The unfortunate truth is that sinus surgery does not cure sinusitis. In fact, sinus surgery is only intended to widen the openings of the […]

When it all ends in tears…

having a good cry

Crying can be a reaction to so many things. Weddings, funerals, a good movie…tears can be the all-around, all-purpose emotional response. Now, having a good cry can be a wonderful […]