Facial pressure, postnasal drip, and congestion are common signs of sinus inflammation, also known as sinusitis. When symptoms persist for up to 12 weeks, sinusitis shifts from being acute to what’s ...

A careful history looking for the subtle symptoms of sinusitis, (as reviewed in the section on Clinical Presentation), must always be the starting point for diagnosing sinusitis. The physical ...

Everyone’s heard it at least once — someone sniffles before apologetically declaring, excuse my sinuses, often with a weak smile asking for understanding. In fact, plenty of us have probably said the ...

Share on Pinterest Inflammation from a sinus infection can put pressure on nerves, causing tooth pain. Sinuses are cavities that are filled with air. Small hairs called cilia line the sinuses. Cilia ...

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If you've been living with that one-sided stuffiness that never fully clears, a dull pressure under the eyes, or a subtle tired look on just one side of your face, it's easy to blame allergies, a cold ...