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Mucus: A Primer
Sinus pain and pressure comes from mucus that has become trapped and started pressing outward on the bones and tissues of your face. But what causes the blockage, and how does it form? This article takes a deep dive into understanding mucus as a phenomenon: where it comes from, where it goes, and some of … Continue reading Mucus: A Primer
View More >>Seek Treatment for Nasal Allergies
Allergies are more than a nuisance. For many patients, they can be a continuing curse, dragging down mood, productivity and quality of life. Getting treatment for your nasal allergies is essential if you fall into this camp. Although some people believe that congestion and discomfort are inevitable seasonal maladies, your sinus surgeon may have some … Continue reading Seek Treatment for Nasal Allergies
View More >>What Kind of Sinusitis Is It?
Sinusitis is one of those fuzzy terms that is often more descriptive than diagnostic. Many lay people know that the suffix -itis refers to irritation or inflammation, and does not speak to any particular cause or culprit. Sinusitis bedevils doctors for precisely this reason: when a patient presents with severe pain and pressure, it isn’t … Continue reading What Kind of Sinusitis Is It?
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