Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do I Have?
Colds and allergies share similar symptoms; it’s hard to know which is which when experiencing those symptoms. Colds are contagious, and allergies are not, so it’s essential to understand the differences so as not to contaminate others when you are ill. Telltale Symptoms Colds develop due to a viral infection. Allergy symptoms become present when…
Ways to Relieve Sinus PressureÂ
The sinuses are mucus-lined pockets located behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. They are connected to your nasal passages and produce mucus that humidifies the air you breathe and traps bacteria and other foreign particles. Sometimes, the sinuses can experience inflammation, causing nasal congestion and a feeling of pressure to occur. This condition is known…
Can Chronic Sinusitis Affect Your Mental Health?
The constant nasal congestion, facial pain and fatigue that can come with chronic sinusitis can take a toll on anyone. Research has shown that it may even increase your risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Â What is Chronic Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis or chronic rhinosinusitis is a sinus infection lasting longer than…
Medical Procedures To Help Relieve Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is considered chronic when the swelling and inflammation in your lungs last three months or longer. While treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case, two effective options include balloon sinuplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery. If you’re itching to get back to strolls around the Milliken Arboretum unobstructed by sinus symptoms,…
What To Know About Sinus Infections in Children
Children come down with little bugs or illnesses all the time. Oftentimes, their symptoms resolve themselves in a few days. However, if your child has been dealing with nasal congestion, a runny nose and sinus pain for over a week, they may have a sinus infection, otherwise known as sinusitis. Let’s examine the signs of…
What Happens to Your Sinuses When You Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is good for every aspect of your health, including your sinuses. Medical literature indicates that cigarette smoke, either directly from smoking or secondhand smoke, contributes to the development of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which is inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Let’s take a look at how cigarette smoke affects your sinuses, as…
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
If you or a loved one is currently fighting off a sinus infection, you may be wondering if it’s contagious and can be passed to others. Viruses Are a Leading Cause of Sinus Infections Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are quite a common ailment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28.9…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages are the openings in your nose that extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat. They’re the reason you can breathe through your nose. For people with narrow nasal passageways, they may have trouble breathing through their noses when working out at Nautilus Fitness Center and experience other adverse health…
If You Lost Your Sense of Smell Smell Due to COVID-19, This May Be Why
If you experienced loss of smell and taste while infected with COVID-19, you’re not alone, as this is one of the telltale symptoms of the infection. However, some COVID long-haulers are experiencing this symptom long after they’ve cleared the virus. Other common long-hauler symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, joint pain, chest pain, brain…
Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
Do you have trouble breathing through your nose when running at the Spartanburg High School track? If so, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty. Also known as a nose job, nose reshaping and nasal surgery, many people mistakenly believe that a rhinoplasty is only performed for cosmetic purposes. In fact, there are many functional reasons…
