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 […]
Snoring can be cute (say, if your beloved partner lets out a cute little “snort” every once in a while as they sleep), or it can be extremely loud and obnoxious (especially if you are keeping your partner awake). There are different reasons you may snore, but there are also a few things you can […]
Do you have a deviated septum? If so, you may not even know it! However, if it is severe enough it can cause a variety of problems. Here is some information on having a deviated septum and the problems it can cause. Is a deviated septum causing you problems? The septum is the thin wall between your […]
Snoring isn’t just annoying for your partner (and possibly everyone else in the house); it can also mean that there are serious health issues that should be addressed. Whether you have been snoring all of your life or you have just started, it’s not something you have to live with. What you need to know about snoring […]
If you often have headaches, you may be in too much pain to really care why you are having them. However, the reasons behind your headaches do make a difference, so that you and your doctor can find a way to stop them and make you feel better. So how do you distinguish between a sinus […]
Sinusitis isn’t just annoying – it can be very painful, and it can affect every area of your life, from working to playing to even sleeping. You have a few options when it comes to dealing with your sinusitis; one of these is balloon sinuplasty. Read on for some more information about balloon sinuplasty and how […]
