Archives for February 2014

The shape of your nasal cavity could be the cause of chronic sinusitis. The nasal septum is the wall dividing the nasal cavity into halves; it is composed of a central supporting skeleton covered on … [Read more...] about Deviated Septum

An antibiotic is a soluble substance derived from a mold or bacterium that inhibits the growth of other microorganisms. The first antibiotic was Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1929, … [Read more...] about Antibiotics and Sinusitis

Insight into sinus problems in adults and children Sinus Facts Have you ever had a cold or allergy attack that wouldn't go away? If so, there's a good chance you actually had sinusitis. Experts … [Read more...] about What is sinusitis?

Forty-five million Americans suffer from allergies. Allergic rhinitis was once known as hay fever because workers would sneeze and develop nasal and sinus congestion when they worked around hay in the … [Read more...] about Allergies

What causes a nosebleed? Most nosebleeds (epistaxis) are mere nuisances. But some are quite frightening, and a few are even life threatening. Physicians classify nosebleeds into two different … [Read more...] about Epistaxis

While medications can be used to treat the majority of patients with nasal congestion, there are many people that simply cannot breathe through their noses despite these medications. Patients with … [Read more...] about Nasal Congestion

The majority of patients with complaints of recurrent sinusitis, sinus headaches, nasal congestion and/or chronic nasal drainage are managed with medications, saline nasal lavage, sinus lavage with … [Read more...] about Chronic Sinus Infections

Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating recurring sinusitis and facial pressure.   When necessary, we use precise procedures, such as image-guided surgery, to maximize results … [Read more...] about Sinus Conditions