Tips for Allergy-Safe Halloween Costumes Posted on October 10, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Picking out a Halloween costume is a chance to express your creativity. Whether you make one yourself out of old scraps of cloth and paper cups, or you buy a premade option from Evil Izzy’s Haunted Emporium, you want to make sure that your choice of costume is comfortable and safe. One thing to consider… Read Full Article
Managing Nighttime Congestion for Better Sleep Posted on September 26, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists A good night’s rest doesn’t just give you energy for the next day. It improves your memory, supports better emotional regulation, strengthens the immune response, reduces the risks of chronic conditions and more. One thing that can get in the way of your eight hours is persistent congestion. When your nose is congested, it can… Read Full Article
The Connection Between Blowing Your Nose and Ear Pain Posted on September 12, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Whether you’re trying to enjoy the smell of your morning Café Bebida coffee or the pumpkin-scented candles you bought, congestion can dull your senses and leave you miserable. Blowing your nose often feels like the quickest fix, but if you’ve ever noticed a sharp pain or pressure in your ears afterward, you’re not alone. Let’s… Read Full Article
Why Do I Get So Many Nosebleeds? Posted on August 25, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You likely associate nosebleeds with facial trauma, maybe from a game of disc golf at Conocido Park or a run-in with a doorway at home. While these accidents account for some nosebleeds, they’re far from the only source. Let’s take a look at three reasons you could be developing frequent nosebleeds and how you can… Read Full Article
Understanding Deviated Septum Surgery: What to Expect Posted on August 14, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Your nose has a thin wall of cartilage dividing it into two halves. Ideally, this divider sits right in the middle, creating two equal nasal passages. However, for many people, the septum is tilted or displaced—a condition known as a deviated septum. A mild deviation might not bother you much, but a more significant one… Read Full Article
Tooth Pain and Your Sinuses: What’s the Connection? Posted on August 1, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists There’s nothing like a throbbing toothache to derail your day, or your dinner. While it’s natural to assume the problem lies with your teeth, sometimes the culprit is higher up: your sinuses. How Sinus Infections Can Cause Tooth Discomfort The sinuses are hollow spaces behind your forehead, cheeks and nose. When inflamed, often due to… Read Full Article
When To Take Your Child to an ENT for a Sinus Infection Posted on July 18, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Children have an average of six to eight colds a year, with frequency declining after age six. In addition to causing a runny nose and a cough, a cold can turn into a sinus infection. A sinus infection is an inflammation of the tissues lining the sinuses. While sinus infections are common, there are ways… Read Full Article
Can Glasses Contribute to Sinus Pressure? Posted on June 27, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Glasses are an excellent tool to help you see the world more clearly, but if you suffer from sinus pressure, those frames might add to your discomfort. While glasses themselves don’t cause sinus infections, they can exacerbate existing sinus issues by pressing on inflamed areas, leading to pain, tenderness and worsening congestion. Signs Your Glasses… Read Full Article
How to Get Rid of a Sinus Headache Posted on June 16, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists When you feel a headache coming on, you probably attribute it to stress, migraines, tension, tiredness or even loud noise. One possible culprit you may not consider is a sinus infection. What Causes Sinus Infections? A sinus infection is an inflammation of your sinuses. Common causes include: What Do Sinus Headaches Feel Like? While normal… Read Full Article
Why Does My Throat Hurt in the Morning? Posted on May 30, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You probably expect to wake up with a sore throat if you spend your night belting it out at August Karaoke Box. You may even expect to lose your voice. A morning sore throat that comes out of seemingly nowhere is a different story. Let’s take a look at a few common causes behind morning… Read Full Article