A sinus infection, or sinusitis, can make anyone miserable. The sinuses are cavities located in the cheekbones, behind the nasal passages, and in the forehead. Like your nasal passages, your sinuses can become filled with mucus when you are suffering from a cold, allergies, or a virus. Sometimes, bacteria can become trapped in these passages, […]
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Symptoms and Treatment of Sinusitis
Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are a series of paired nasal cavities above the eyes and around the nose that are normally filled with air. With inflammatory infection, however, the lining of the nasal cavities swell and can result in several symptoms that may need a healthcare professional to […]
Stop Snoring
How to Effectively Stop Snoring Snoring can be a tremendous problem, especially for those living with a partner who is a light sleeper. Partners of snorers typically report a decrease in their quality of life due to the amount and quality of sleep they are receiving during the night. Additionally, while some partners are driven to […]
Preventing Dehydration After Surgery
This article was written by our nurse Alex Matkevich RN. What a common nursing note. Particularly after throat surgery, patients often do not feel like eating or drinking much. So why do nurses encourage their patients to drink fluids after surgery? Here is why is preventing dehydration after surgery important. Encourage fluids Our bodies are […]
The Tonsils
The tonsils are lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat above and below the tongue. The tonsils are relatively small in the first year of a baby’s life and increase in size as a child grows older. They are usually at their largest between the ages of four and seven years. As part of […]
