A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to chronic rhinosinusitis. This allows for early prediction of disease ...
Living with chronic sinus issues is exhausting. The constant congestion, the pressure behind the eyes and cheeks, and the difficulty breathing through the nose, it all adds up over time. Medications ...
Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped, soft tissue growths that form in the lining of your nasal cavity and sinuses (the hollow spaces in the bones of your face). Nasal polyps are benign, which means they ...
Sinusitis can cause facial pain, swelling and congestion. Learn the causes and how to treat it.
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, occur when a virus of bacteria enters the sinuses. Read on for a list of common symptoms and treatments.
When you have a sinus infection, one or more of your sinuses becomes inflamed. Fluid builds up, which can cause congestion and runny nose.
Sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection that causes sinus tissue in the nose to swell. It affects about 11% of people in the U.S. each year, causing sinus pressure and congestion. A sinus infection tends to go away after a week or so. Home remedies and over-the-counter medicines can help relieve symptoms. If sinusitis symptoms persist or keep coming back, you may need antibiotics or further testing.
Overview Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. Acute sinusitis makes it hard for the sinuses to drain. Mucus builds up. Acute sinusitis can make it hard to breathe through the nose. The area around the eyes and the face might feel swollen. There might be throbbing face pain or a headache.