What To Know About Sinusitis Tooth Pain
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Sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, can bring a collection of uncomfortable symptoms, one of which is tooth pain. You may be curious how a sinus infection could cause tooth pain. Understanding the link between sinusitis and tooth pain, recognizing the symptoms and knowing when to see a doctor can help you manage this…
What to Know About Nasal Endoscopies
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Nasal endoscopies play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating various nasal conditions. Your provider may recommend a nasal endoscopy if you find yourself unable to smell the flowers at Brookshire Park or if you experience frequent or painful sinus issues. If you have been scheduled for a nasal endoscopy or are considering one, it’s…
Caring for Your ENT Health During Holiday Travel
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As the holidays jump into full swing, airports, trains, buses and highways fill up with hundreds to thousands of people traveling to meet their loved ones. Any time you are near large groups of people, you are more susceptible to colds, flu, sinusitis and more ear, nose and throat (ENT) concerns. There are over one…
Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures
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A pediatric nasal fracture is a break in one or more bones of the nose of a child, also known as a broken nose. It is one of the three most common pediatric facial bone fractures. Seeing your child with a broken nose can be scary, so it’s helpful to understand the causes and treatment options to…
What to Know About Pediatric Snoring
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Snoring can range from minor to house-shaking noise. While minor pediatric snoring is not usually a cause for concern, severe or disruptive snoring can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition. Approximately 10% of children snore over the course of the night. Pediatric snoring can interrupt sleep and lead to exhaustion and crankiness…
What Can You Expect From Septoplasty Surgery?
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Septoplasty surgery is one of the most common procedures performed by ear, nose and throat doctors (ENTs), with approximately 260,000 septoplasty surgeries performed every year in the U.S. The surgery is most often performed on adults and teens and can be used for one or more of the following reasons: A study on the effectiveness…
Consider These Treatment Options for Sinusitis
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Sinus infections are a leading health complaint in physician visits in the United States, with approximately 73 million restricted activity days in sinusitis patients in one year. Symptoms of sinusitis may include but are not limited to: Knowing how to treat sinusitis can get you back to enjoying breakfast with your friends at Sweet &…
Avoid These Mistakes When Caring for Your Sinus Infection
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Sinus infections have many unpleasant symptoms that can interfere with your daily life. Research has shown that there were up to 73 million restricted-activity days related to sinusitis during one year in the United States. Many infections can clear up with rest and at-home remedies. However, there are also some mistakes you need to make…
Can Humidity Increase Your Risk of Sinus Infections?
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Many factors can increase your risk of developing a sinus infection, including a rise in humidity. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection or sinusitis is an inflammation that occurs when fluids build up in the sinuses. This fluid can become infected, often by viruses, but sometimes by bacteria or fungi as well. If…
What Is an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection?
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Upper respiratory tract infections are contagious infections that affect your nose, throat, pharynx, larynx and/or bronchi. One article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “Upper respiratory tract infections are accountable for greater than 20 million missed days of school and greater than 20 million days of work lost.” In this post, we review…