The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone and cartilage are covered by a special skin called a mucous membrane that has many blood vessels in it. Ideally, the left and right nasal passageways are equal in size. However, it is estimated thatContinue reading “Deviated Septum”
Category Archives: Sinuses
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are caused when tiny blood vessels in the nose break. Nosebleeds are very common and affect many people at some point in their lives. In the United States, about 60 percent of people will experience a nosebleed in their lifetime. They can happen at any age but are most common in children aroundContinue reading “Nosebleeds”
Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses?
Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses? Everyone knows smoking is bad for you. Not only does it cause various kinds of cancers, impact your immune system and increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but it’s also harmful to your sinuses and your throat. How Smoking Harms Sinuses Your nose and sinuses help keep you healthy by producingContinue reading “Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses?”
What Causes Chronic Sinusitis?
Do you have congestion, tenderness around the eyes and cheeks, and a reduced sense of smell? You might be one of 37 million Americans living with chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that causes the cavities around the nasal passages to become inflamed. Though it’s normal for sinuses to become inflamed from timeContinue reading “What Causes Chronic Sinusitis?”
Everything You Should Know About Nasal Polyps
If you deal with constant runny noses and congestion, you may have more than the common cold. What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are benign tumors that grow in your nasal passages. If the polyps grow large enough, they can cause blockages in your airways. They are often a side effect of another health conditionContinue reading “Everything You Should Know About Nasal Polyps”
Do you Have a Deviated Septum?
Eighty per cent of people suffer from a misalignment of the nasal septum. However, most don’t even know it! A deviated septum is a common condition where the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity are off-centre and/or crooked. Symptoms of a Deviated Septum So, how do you know if you have a deviatedContinue reading “Do you Have a Deviated Septum?”
Why Have I Lost My Sense of Smell?
The sense of smell isn’t something we typically take for granted, but it can affect everyday life when it’s gone. If you can’t smell, it may be more difficult to taste food, and may even lead to dangerous situations if you can’t detect smoke or a gas leak. While it is possible for someone toContinue reading “Why Have I Lost My Sense of Smell?”
Is My Headache Sinus-Related? Or is it something else?
We’ve all had that achy pain in the forehead, cheekbones and bridge of the nose, but what exactly is it? If it’s accompanied by a runny nose, facial swelling, or fullness in the ears, it’s most likely a sinus headache. Diagnosing a Sinus Headache Sinus Headaches can be painful and annoying. Because sinus headaches andContinue reading “Is My Headache Sinus-Related? Or is it something else?”
Sinus Headache vs. Migraine
You may be surprised to hear that many people who think they are suffering from a sinus headache are actually suffering from a migraine. According to research, 90% of self-diagnosed sinus headaches turn out to be migraines when professionally tested. While the two share some similarities, they are quite different concerning what causes them andContinue reading “Sinus Headache vs. Migraine”
3 Ways To Clear Your Sinuses
Everyone has 4 different types of sinuses: maxillary (cheekbones), frontal (forehead), ethmoid (between the eyes), and sphenoid sinuses (behind the nose). Together, they make up an interconnected web of hollow cavities. Sinuses are lightly lined with mucus and help to humidify the air we breathe in. Any of the sinuses can become inflamed or filledContinue reading “3 Ways To Clear Your Sinuses”
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