What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis or sinus infection is a painful condition which can disrupt our daily life. For some, a sinus infection is a temporary problem which will resolve itself after a week or so. However, for others it is a chronic issue with a multitude of symptoms. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the […]
Tips for Treating a Cold at Home
If your child has a cold, a trip to the doctor isn’t going to do much to make him feel better. A visit to the ENT doctor might make you feel a little relief, with the assurance that it isn’t sinusitis or something more serious, but that’s about all. Most colds are caused by viral […]
Sinusitis in Children
If your child is suffering from sinusitis, this is a very treatable condition with effective medical interventions routinely available. Let’s start by taking a look at what sinusitis is, why it is somewhat different in children than it is in adults and what can be done about it if it proves to be a persistent problem […]
How are sinusitis and a cold different?
When your child gets sick, you definitely want to ensure they feel better as soon as possible. However, before you immediately head for the cold medicine aisle, it’s important that you know that there is a difference between sinusitis and a common cold. Especially since the two can exhibit such similar symptoms. While you should […]
Natural Therapies for Sinusitis
By Alexandra Matkevich RN Complementary and alternative medicine offers treatments for a variety of ailments, and otolaryngological conditions are not exempt. Sinusitis is a common complaint with many causes including allergy, acute infection, chronic illness, trauma, lifestyle factors and more. The open-forum nature of the internet has opened up a whole library of natural remedy […]
Using Sinus Flushes and Rinses
Post Operative Sinus Care Sinus rinses are used after sinus surgery to care for the nose. A sinus rinse (flush) is a salt water solution that cleans out the nasal sinuses, keeping them moist and preventing nasal crusting, which can lead to infection, scarring and discomfort. About using sinus flushes Performing sinus rinses after surgery […]
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 […]
The difference between a cold and sinusitis
How to tell the difference between a cold and sinusitis It begins. Your child comes home from school with a stuffy nose. They cannot breathe very well and they are feeling miserable. Is it a cold? Is it the flu? Is it sinusitis- and if so- is it viral or bacterial? What should you do? Well, […]
Care after sinus surgery
What To Do After Sinus Surgery By Alexandra Matkevich RN We have seen you at the clinic and you are booked in for sinus surgery. That pesky, chronic sinus infection is going to hit the road in only a few short days. What about the recovery period after sinus surgery? Though it might seem like […]
