Good sleep is important for everyday functioning and enjoyment of life – but problems sleeping can make it difficult to get the most out of your day and can even lead to serious health problems. If you seem to be tired all the time, you may have sleep apnea. What Is Sleep Apnea? Patients with sleep […]
If you suffer with sinus symptoms and you feel like you’ve tried just about everything, you may be wondering if it’s time for sinus surgery. It may sound extreme, but sinus surgery is nothing to be afraid of – read on for some indications that it may be time for surgery and what you can expect […]
Are you prone to getting sinus headaches? If so, you may have noticed that they seem to get worse when the weather gets colder. But why does this happen? What Is a Sinus Headache? Sinus headaches are caused by inflammation of the sinuses. Symptoms of a sinus headache include congestion, persistent head pain, and a throbbing […]
It is estimated that 30-50% of adults are predominant mouth breathers! This is despite mounting evidence that nose breathing is much more beneficial to your health. In fact, nose breathing increases oxygen levels in your blood and aids sleep, reduces snoring and improves alertness during the day. Studies demonstrate that nasal blockage increases the chances […]
Nasal obstruction is common – one study estimated a prevalence of 25% in adults. However, determining the correct cause and selecting the right treatment to solve the problem is very important . Certainly ENT specialists have used examination with a telescope or endoscope as well as CT imaging to diagnose the problem and extent or […]
There is a plethora of nasal sprays available over the counter now and it may be difficult to figure out exactly what purpose each has. Let’s try and classify nose sprays and this should clarify their use. Nasal Steroids: Examples include Flonase and Nasacort as well as generic variations of these. Nasal steroids have been […]
The eustachian tube is the tube or canal between the middle ear (the chamber behind the ear drum) and the back of the nose (nasopharynx). This tube functions to equalize the pressure in the middle ear and the ambient (outside) pressure in the environment. For example, when we go up in altitude (increase elevation in […]
Do your ears feel clogged up and stuffy all the time? It may be just annoying for some, but for others it can be quite painful and worrisome. There are a few different reasons why your ears may feel stuffy – are you wondering how serious this problem might be and if it’s time to […]
Sinusitis is a very common condition, and it can be caused by different things, such as nasal polyps, structural problems within the sinuses, or even the common cold. You might have sinusitis occasionally, or you may have it for a few months or more. It is important to determine why you have sinusitis so that the appropriate […]
Springtime is famous for causing allergies, but for some people autumn is just as bad, if not worse. Why do we have allergies when flowers aren’t throwing pollen into the air, and what can we do about them? Fall allergens Although trees and flowers are shutting everything down for the winter, there are still plenty of […]
