Bacterial vs Viral Sinus Infections: Understanding Your Treatment Options
The chillier season is fast approaching and, unfortunately, that means cold and flu season is also on its way. If you tend to get a cold or flu during the winter, you might also be familiar with a sinus infection—often arising after the original illness. Sinus infections bring along uncomfortable symptoms including facial pressure, nasal…
Game-Day Sinus Relief: Stay Clear During Football Season
It’s football season, and whether you like playing in the park with your friends or attending a Beaumont Renegades game at the arena, one thing you don’t want getting in the way of your enjoyment is a sinus infection. How Can a Sinus Infection Interrupt Game Day? A sinus infection, or sinusitis, can cause a…
What To Know About Chronic Facial Pain
Chronic facial pain, usually described as a dull ache behind the cheeks, eyes and forehead, is a frustrating symptom, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it. Most facial pain stems from inflammation and mucus buildup in your sinuses—a condition called a sinus infection. Let’s take a look at a few causes of sinus infection-related…
The Connection Between Sinus Infections and Tooth Pain
A bad toothache can make you grumpy, interrupt your sleep and ruin your favorite Riverside Grille meal. While your mind might jump straight to dental issues when that pain pops up, there is another possible cause: sinus infections. How Do Sinus Infections Cause Tooth Pain? Your sinuses are air-filled pockets behind the face. A sinus…
Could Your Glasses Be the Culprit Behind Sinus Pressure?
An estimated 28.9 million people are diagnosed with chronic sinus infections each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). If you wear glasses and suffer from sinus issues, you might have noticed a frustrating pattern where your glasses seem to worsen that pressure. Let’s take a look at why this happens and what you…
Here’s Why You May Have a Cough This Winter
There’s a reason winter is known as cold and flu season. These ailments are common during the colder months, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like coughing. While the common cold typically goes away on its own, some conditions may require treatment from an ENT. Here are some common causes for coughing during the winter…
What Are the Health Benefits of Nose Breathing?
Breathing is something we do without thinking—inhale, exhale and repeat. But did you know that how you breathe, whether through your nose or mouth, impacts your health? From filtering out allergens to supporting better sleep, nose breathing offers unique advantages that mouth breathing doesn’t provide. Let’s explore the health benefits of nose breathing, common causes…
Tips to Help Your Partner Seek Help for Their Snoring
Snoring is a widespread issue that affects not only the person who snores but also their sleep partner. Approximately 90% of American adults said they snore occasionally, while 37 million say they snore regularly. While occasional snoring might be nothing to worry about, frequent or loud snoring can indicate a more serious health concern, such…
Practical Tips To Relieve Sinus Pressure and Find Long-Lasting Relief
Sinus pressure is an all-too-common discomfort that can leave you feeling stuffy and frustrated. It typically presents as a dull, throbbing ache around the eyes, forehead, cheeks and nose. But the discomfort doesn’t always stop there. Severe sinus pressure can radiate to your teeth, jaw and scalp. The root of sinus pressure often lies in…
Chronic Sinus Infections: Exploring Balloon Sinuplasty for Lasting Relief
A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is a common condition resulting from inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses. This inflammation can block sinus drainage, leading to a buildup of pressure and uncomfortable symptoms, including facial pressure around the eyes, forehead and nose, congestion, teeth pain, persistent cough, bad breath and poor sense of taste…
