Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...
THE effect of nasal and sinus surgery upon the manifestations of allergy has long been controversial. The purpose of this paper is to present a point of view based upon about twenty years of ...
Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. These growths, while painless, can cause blockages that prevent the sinuses from draining properly. This can make it ...
The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was ...
Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) along with academics at the University ...
Sinus surgery can feel intimidating—especially when you do not know what the day will actually look like. Fellowship-trained rhinologist Kristine Smith, MD, walks through the entire experience, from ...
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About one out of every eight Americans fighting a cold has battled a not-so-nice side effect. It’s that sudden, painful feeling that your face is about to explode from added pressure. And forget about ...
Nasal congestion can be treated with over-the-counter medication, prescription drugs or even surgery as a last resort. But now, a Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy means patients can be ...
Breathe easy, even during the height of allergy season.