We've all experienced the common cold with its nasal congestion, cough and runny nose. Some colds are worse than others and some progress into more serious illnesses. It is important to know the difference so that you can treat the problem most effectively. The common cold is not usually a reason for concern. However, when a cold becomes persistent it may just mean that it has turned into a...

A new sinus surgery procedure has emerged in recent months. It is called sinuplasty, and it is similar in concept to angioplasty. That is, a small balloon is inserted into the sinus passages of the patient, the balloon is inflated, then deflated, and then removed. It is claimed that the passage will remain open for some time because of the small malleable bones in the part of the head where...

With the onset of Autumn and Winter, many of you will be having to put up with prolonged sinus problems. Sinus infections can actually be very painful, but seem to be treated as a minor inconvenience ... but it really doesn't feel like it if you are the one suffering... Sinus infections can lead to painful eyes, cheek and head as well as tiredness, cough, blocked nose, fever and even that...

A large amount of the population suffer from sinusitis every year. A sinus is a cavity in the skull which is used to make the skull lighter, give room for the skull to grow, and to cool down the inhaled air. There are four types of sinuses in humans which include the maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal sinuses. The maxillary sinus cavity is located below the eye and to the side of the...