New Drug Could Bring Relief to Sinusitis Patients with Nasal Polyps
Sinusitis is one of the biggest chronic health complaints in Mechanicsburg. Approximately 37 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic sinus infections. Medications are often ineffective, leaving patients with few options beyond surgery, but a new drug offers promise to people dealing with sinusitis caused by nasal polyps. An Alternative to Sinus Surgery In a move…
Sinus Surgery May Help Sleep Apnea Sufferers
If you suffer from sleep apnea in Mechanicsburg, you are well aware of the health dangers this sleep disorder poses. While CPAP therapy is considered the “gold standard” treatment, a lot of people find sleeping with a mask on challenging. In some cases, sinus surgery proves to be an effective alternative solution. The Dangers of…
Seasonal Allergies or Sinusitis? How to Tell the Difference.
Spring is in full swing now in Mechanicsburg. Which means spring allergies are in full swing now in Mechanicsburg. Between 40 and 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies – but in some cases, those symptoms are actually the result of sinus infections. Being able to tell the difference will make treatment easier and speed up…
Sinus Issues May Be Linked to Anxiety and Depression
Sinus issues are one of the biggest medical complaints in Mechanicsburg. Not only do they cause physical misery for 37 million Americans every year; those who suffer have a higher chance of experiencing anxiety and depression, according to a Korean study. Chronic Sinusitis & Depression Sinusitis occurs when the cavities around the nasal passages become…
Will a Nose Job Make You Feel Better?
Nose jobs are one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in Mechanicsburg and across the United States. In fact, plastic surgery as a whole continues to grow in popularity; around 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in 2017 – and 218,000 of those were nose jobs. This represents a 200 percent overall increase…
Soothing a Wintertime Sore Throat
Mechanicsburg residents might have escaped the worst of the recent Polar Vortex, but it was still plenty cold. As if snow and Arctic chill weren’t enough, many people suffer from wintertime sore throats in Pennsylvania. If you notice that familiar, unpleasant scratchiness in the back of your throat, there are tips you can try to…
How About a New Nose for the New Year?
If you’re like many people in Mechanicsburg, you’ve probably made (and let’s be honest, already broken) a New Year’s resolution or two. Gym memberships are purchased with the best of intentions and refrigerators full of kale are meant to be consumed, but motivation often wanes in the first few weeks of January. How about making…
Why Sinus Issues are Worse in the Winter
Sinus infections are a widespread problem in Mechanicsburg and across the country. Known as sinusitis medically, they bring pain and misery to an estimated 37 million Americans annually. Many associate sinusitis with spring, when pollen is in the air and the weather is changeable, but sinus issues can be just as bad – if not…
Why You Should Consider Sinus Surgery
If you’ve ever suffered through a sinus infection, you may be haunted by memories of the pain and discomfort you felt. Fewer things bring such misery, with the possible exception of endless campaign ads every election season. Most sinus infections are acute, meaning they are of short duration (7-10 days on average) and symptoms can…
How Can Sinus Surgery Be Minimally Invasive?
If you’re suffering from chronic sinus infections in Mechanicsburg and medications aren’t relieving your symptoms, your ENT specialist might recommend sinus surgery. The thought of sharp objects invading your nostrils and sinus cavity probably sounds like a scene straight out of a horror movie, but rest assured – this is not “Halloween: Part 27.” In…
What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Plenty of Pennsylvanians who call Mechanicsburg home suffer from sinusitis, a chronic sinus infection that causes runny nose, congestion, facial pain and pressure, loss of smell, fatigue, and other cold-like symptoms. Many turn to over-the-counter remedies for help, only to find they are ineffective in the long term. If you’re one of these unfortunate souls,…
How is Sinusitis Treated?
Suffering from chronic sinus infections that have you so distraught you are using language that would make a sailor blush? You are not alone; this condition – known as sinusitis – affects 37 million people throughout the U.S., making it the most common chronic physical condition in Mechanicsburg and across the country. What Causes Sinusitis?…
What is a Nose Job?
If you’re curious what a nose job is and have always thought a rhinoplasty was something you might see on Animal Planet or The Discovery Channel, we’re here to help you make “scents” of this popular cosmetic procedure. And no more puns. We promise. What Does Rhinoplasty Fix? Nose jobs are one of the top…
Sinus Surgery in the Office?
Are you sick and tired of the nasal congestion, sore throat, postnasal drip and facial pressure you have been experiencing for weeks and months on end? You may be suffering from chronic sinusitis. What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages that prohibits mucus from draining properly. It is considered chronic when…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
Happy May! And by that I mean happy Better Hearing & Speech Month! The goal of Better Hearing & Speech Month is to encourage people to take action if they believe there might be a problem with their hearing or speech. If you are one of the nearly 48 million people in Mechanicsburg and around…
