Nevada Sinus Relief

Sinus Headaches vs. Migraines: How to Tell the Difference

Understanding the difference between sinus headaches and migraines is vital for anyone who suffers from either of these debilitating conditions. These two types of headaches can feel similar but are quite different. Sinus headaches usually stem from sinus issues like infections or allergies. Migraines, on the other hand, often come with throbbing pain, sensitivity to light, and […]

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Migraine Headaches

Sinus Headaches, Uncategorized

Are your migraine headaches caused by a sinus or nose problem? These types of headaches are common and can be debilitating. They are related to dilation of blood vessels around the brain and are characterized by throbbing pain around one eye, nausea, and worsening with bright light. Many factors can trigger a migraine. These include

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How does air quality affect our sinuses?

Sinus Issues

Does air quality affect our sinuses? California wildfires as well as those in other surrounding states can worsen our air quality. This can significantly impact the sinuses and the entire respiratory tract causing exacerbation of symptoms. The air quality is measured with the AQI or air quality index. This measures pollutant particles in the air.

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Common Symptoms of a Deviated Septum You Shouldn’t Ignore

Deviated Septum

A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall between your nasal passages is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller. This common condition might make it hard for you to breathe through your nose. The uneven space can also cause your nasal membranes to become dry, increasing your risk of nosebleeds. Recognizing symptoms early is

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What is sleep apnea?

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

You may have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or have a friend or relative who is being treated for this problem. Let’s review what sleep apnea is and the different options for treating this common disorder. In fact a large review indicated that sleep apnea affects 10% of the population globally with a 2:1 male/female

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The Role of Septoplasty in Sleep Apnea

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

If you find yourself struggling with sleep apnea, you’re not alone. Many people face this challenge, where breathing pauses during sleep disrupt their rest. Did you know that septoplasty could offer relief? Let’s explore how septoplasty and sleep apnea connect. What is Septoplasty? Septoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to rectify a deviated nasal septum. The septum is the

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Afrin, the good, the bad and the ugly!

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If you suffer from a really stuffy nose, use of over the counter nasal decongestant nose sprays (like Afrin, Vicks, Sinex etc.) can feel like a miracle. However, you have probably seen the warnings on the label stating not to use these sprays for more than 3 or 4 days. The relief is usually transient

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Septoplasty: the facts

Procedures

Septoplasty is a procedure performed to correct a deviated nasal septum. A deviated nasal septum along with inferior turbinate enlargement is the most common cause of long term problems breathing through the nose. If you have a deviated nasal septum, breathing through the nose will not improve without a well performed septoplasty procedure. Good nasal

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How Sinus Cultures Can Help Treat Sinusitis

Sinusitis

With over 30 million Americans experiencing sinusitis yearly, finding relief is important. However, rather than continually treating the symptoms, getting to the root cause of your sinusitis can provide longer-term freedom from sinus pressure, stuffiness, headache, and throat irritation. With sinus cultures, our team at Nevada Sinus Relief can unveil what’s happening in and around your sinuses and

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The importance of being a nose breather

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The importance of being a nose breather: The nose serves an important purpose by supporting the health of the entire respiratory tract (your lungs and oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange system). Let’s take a look at the actual functions of the nose in breathing. 1. The nose serves to filter air and cleanse it of allergens, pollutants

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