How Dry Air Can Impact Your Nose and Throat Health
Dry air is a common issue, especially when you spend a lot of time indoors. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, the impact of dry air on our health, particularly on the health of our nose and throat, can be significant. Let’s delve into how dry air can affect our nose and throat…
Why Does My Nose Bleed at Nighttime?
Getting a nosebleed, especially if you’re not used to them, can feel a little alarming. While nighttime nosebleeds can be bothersome, mild bleeding is not usually a cause for concern. Let’s look at why noses bleed, a couple of common reasons for nighttime nosebleeds, how to prevent them and when to seek treatment. Why Are…
What is The Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Ear infections are common and can affect people of all ages, but are especially common in children. Understanding how allergies impact ear infections can help prevent ear infections and provide effective treatment. Causes for Ear Infections Allergies, both environmental and food related, can contribute to ear infections. Allergic reactions can cause congestion and inflammation, which…
Tips to Keep Your Sinuses Healthy
Sinusitis is one of the most common reasons for clinic visits in the United States, with over 73 million restricted-activity days over a one-year period. Sinusitis causes symptoms including but not limited to: Having sinusitis can negatively impact your sleep, mood and get in the way of a fun day at Palmetto Park. While you…
How To Tell if You Have Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
Allergies and sinus infections share a lot of symptoms, such as congestion, headaches, coughing and more. Knowing the difference between the two can help inform your treatment approach. Let’s examine allergies and sinus infections a little more closely and discuss how you can approach treating each condition. A Closer Look at Allergies Allergies occur when…
When Should You Seek Treatment for Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections occur when fluid builds up in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow. While most sinus infections are viral, bacteria can also be a possible cause. Continue to learn more about symptoms, causes and treatments for sinus infections. Symptoms of Sinus Infections Symptoms can pop up anywhere but may be exacerbated by allergens. If…
Poor Air Quality May Lead to Chronic Sinusitis
We all know that poor air quality is bad for the environment and bad for our health. In recent years, research has found a link between exposure to poor air quality and an increased risk of chronic sinusitis. What is Chronic Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a sinus infection that lasts 12 weeks…
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Sinus Problems
Sleep is a vital part of our overall health. Unfortunately, getting a good night’s rest can be difficult if nasal congestion, sneezing and other sinus issues are keeping you up. Sinus Issues, Breathing and Sleep If you are suffering from a sinus infection or congestion caused by a cold or another virus, it can make…
Take These Steps To Keep Your Sinuses Healthy
Symptoms like headache, facial pain and nasal congestion may mean you have a cold. However, it could also mean you have a sinus infection. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are an inflammation of the sinuses that occur when fluid builds up and allows germs to grow. Let’s take a closer look at sinusitis as…
Five Tips for Managing a Stuffy Nose
If you’re one of the millions of people dealing with a stuffed-up nose right now, you know how annoying it can be. During this time of year, many cases of nasal congestion are caused by colds. While there are no treatments that fight cold viruses directly, several home remedies can help manage your symptoms and…