Formerly known as Sinus Relief Center
PART I Sinusitis (sometimes called rhinosinusitis) is an inflammation of the tissues lining the sinuses. It can lead to poor or blocked sinus drainage, which causes congestion, headaches, runny nose, loss of sense of smell and taste, and infections. It affects millions of people every year. What are Sinuses The sinuses are air-filled pockets…
We are living in a wonderful age. We have computers that fit into our pockets and on our wrists, jet planes that whisk us around the globe, and cars that can (almost) drive themselves. We are truly living in a technological wonderland. The field of medicine has seen amazing advances in recent times as…
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Men think certain way and women think a certain way, and these are not always the same. There are multiple words in the English language that have double meanings and more than one meaning. For example a ball is a round object and it also is a…
In an ideal world, your sinuses will be clear and pain-free every day. Sickness should be the exception, not the rule; living with chronic sinus pain is something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Balloon sinuplasty, a relatively new procedure adapted from the successful angioplasty process used during heart surgery, can help individuals struggling…
Difficulty sleeping can be tied to one major thing whether you or your partner do it: snoring. Even if you’re not the one struggling with the irritating vibrations and sounds associated with struggling to breathe overnight, it can affect your day-to-day life. People try all kinds of crazy methods to stop snoring, from propping themselves…
‘Surgery’ is a scary word, but not nearly as scary as suffering through endless sinus pain. From sinus headaches to chronic congestion, sinus problems are rampant in people of all ages. For some, relief can be found temporarily through over the counter remedies, but for others, sinus surgery may be the only way out of…
Allergies are very common in Las Vegas. Most people get allergy symptoms from time to time, and these may include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, or itchy eyes. Some people suffer from these all the time. The symptoms can range from a mild nuisance (blowing your nose a lot) or can become a real problem…
The telltale headache, sinus pressure, and runny nose which indicate a sinus infection can pop up with no warning. Sinus infections are incredibly common and, while annoying, usually clear up by themselves. They’re often mistaken for a common cold due to the similar symptoms but take longer to clear up (about 7 – 10 days…
A little-known link between chronic sinusitis and depression and anxiety is emerging. There have been several recent studies showing the link between sinus conditions and mental health disorders. This is interesting and may explain why patients with sinus problems don’t always feel that well. When you have sinus problems, your mood, energy and drive can…
Mucociliary clearance is the way in which our sinuses clean themselves out. This occurs on a daily basis. Mucous is produced from the cells on the mucous membranes that line the nose. These cells (on the mucous membranes) have little fingers (cilia) that sweep mucous out of the sinuses and out of the nose. The…
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