A sinus infection is inflammation of the sinuses—the spaces inside your nose and head. When the sinuses are swollen, they can't drain, causing mucus to build up. "A typical sinus infection is ...

However, in some cases, they can turn into more serious infections like sinusitis. We spoke to Dr Manjunath MK, Senior Consultant - ENT Surgeon, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru ...

Sinusitis can cause facial pressure, sinus headache, and other symptoms. Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal ...

If you catch a cold or upper respiratory infection and it lingers long enough, it may turn into a sinus infection known as sinusitis. Symptoms can include a runny nose and nasal congestion ...

My sister gets sinus infections all the time, but my mom had migraines at my age. How do I know what I’m dealing with? ANSWER: Nearly everyone experiences a headache at some point, and the pain ...

Dr. Ransom is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine (1962) and was certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology in 1974. He is a Fellow of the American College of ...

Multiple organisms have been isolated from infected sinuses. However, it is important to note that "normal flora" has been cultured from healthy uninfected sinuses. "Normal flora" include ...

For some people, the classic symptoms of a sinus infection, including nasal congestion and discharge, are also accompanied by a dull ache or feeling of pressure in the head and face. This is often ...

Common causes include: Infections, like colds, flus, and sinusitis. Allergies, like hay fever and pet allergies. Airborne irritants, like car exhaust and tobacco smoke. Dry air. The most ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis ...