As if that weren’t enough, she noted, “excess mucus can also obstruct the sinuses and when it becomes trapped this encourages bacteria to grow. If it hangs out for a long time, the increased amount of ...

For months, colleagues kept asking university lecturer Alison Cavanagh whether she had a cold because her nose was constantly blocked.

Sinus blockage, that frustrating feeling of pressure, stuffiness and thick mucus, can make even simple breathing feel like a chore. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the skull that connect to ...

“It doesn’t happen often, but a sinus infection can spread beyond the nasal passages and into the brain,” said Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. “When ...

There are two things I Google more than anything else. One is the age of a celebrity, like Martha Stewart. She’s 84, because I know you want to know. I mean, how does she look so fabulous!? The second ...

‘Tis the season of sniffles and sinus issues. But experts say there are ways to get relief. “Sinuses are pockets of air inside our facial skeleton that produce mucus throughout the day. There are ...

Battling sinus infections? Hydration with warm drinks offers significant relief. Studies confirm hot fluids reduce congestion and improve comfort. Discover five soothing beverages like ginger tea, ...

A popular nasal spray sold at retailers nationwide is being recalled because it was found to contain mold and microbial contamination, with customers urged to "immediately" discontinue using the ...

As sniffle season sets in, sinus infections are among the most common illnesses seen in doctors’ offices. For most people, they’re nothing more than an inconvenience and a few days of congestion, but, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I’d call being “spaced out” (for lack of a better term). I couldn’t explain these ...

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