Nasal Polyp Removal, Recovery & Aftercare
Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths that form in the nose and sinuses due to chronic inflammation, like if you have allergies and frequently visit Tucson Botanical Gardens. If your nasal polyps are causing loss of smell, nasal pressure, congestion or sinus infections and haven’t responded to other treatments, surgery may be necessary. Below we review…
What’s the Best Treatment for Chronic Congestion?
If you’re experiencing chronic congestion, your turbinates may be to blame. Turbinates are the built-in air filters within the nose. These fleshy structures help filter, warm and moisturize the air you inhale. However, inflammation and infection can cause them to become swollen, enlarged or displaced, causing nasal blockage and difficulty breathing. A surgical solution called…
Why Your Cold Is Worse than Everyone Else’s
Does it seem like when you get a cold you’re way more miserable than your family and friends are when they have one? Well, the good news is you’re probably not imagining it. A recent study has found an association between severity of cold symptoms and the bacteria inside the nose. About the Study The…
Do You Have a Viral Infection or Sinus Infection?
Symptoms of the cold or flu may closely mirror those of a sinus infection, but their causes and subsequent treatments are very different. Before you can start to recover from your illness, it’s important to identify which condition you’re suffering from. Viral Infections Viral infections are caused by, well, viruses. Viruses that cause the cold…
Can Nasal Surgery Cure Your Headache?
Chronic headaches are a common health complaint among adults in Goodyear. There are a number of reasons you might suffer persistent headaches—including obstructed breathing. It turns out that sinus surgery might not only improve your ability to breathe; it could also put an end to your headaches. Nasal Surgery to Relieve Obstructed Breathing A team…
Do I Have Allergies or Sinusitis?
Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons in Goodyear; the extreme summer heat is still a ways off and desert flowers bloom to life. But for many who experience allergies, this time of year is anything but pleasant. In some cases, however, your symptoms aren’t actually due to allergies but are instead the result…