When we're feeling good, most of us probably give about as much thought to our sinuses as we do our toenails. But when these empty pockets in our heads get inflamed, the pain can be a terrible wake-up ...

With cold and flu season comes an increased risk of sinus infections, which can trigger a runny nose, sinus pressure, congestion and postnasal drip, among other bothersome symptoms. Fortunately, you ...

The authors note that randomized trials for treatment of sinusitis are relatively scarce. A previous trial by one of the authors enrolled children 2-16 years of age with sinusitis confirmed by x-rays, ...

A sinus infection is inflammation of the sinuses, which are the air spaces around your nose, eyes, cheeks, and forehead. It is also called sinusitis. When the sinuses are inflamed, drainage is blocked ...

In a small, nonrandomized study examining topical decongestants as monotherapy for ABRS, mucociliary activity was measured in patients given antibiotics along with either fluticasone, oxymetazoline, 3 ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been ...

Your nose is runny and stuffy and your throat is sore. Could it be the start of a cold or a sinus infection? Or is it allergies? The symptoms of these conditions each overlap somewhat, but health ...

A breakthrough in medical technology could soon change how sinus infections are treated. Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate ...

Fall can be a tough time for people prone to sinusitis, which is more commonly known as a sinus infection. Not only is allergy season in full swing, but the common cold also starts circulating, and ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Use of antibiotics for acute sinusitis in children reduces ...

Dr. Ransom is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine (1962) and was certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology in 1974. He is a Fellow of the American College of ...

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