Ear, nose, and throat symptoms are often easy to dismiss. Many people experience congestion, ear pressure, or a sore throat from time to time, especially during cold or allergy season. These symptoms are usually temporary, so most people expect them to clear up within...
Not All Sinus Infections Are the Same Most sinus infections start with a virus. A common cold can cause nasal and sinus swelling, which doctors call viral sinusitis. Because pressure and congestion can be severe, many people think they need antibiotics right away....
When Sinus Congestion Doesn’t Go Away Many people think ongoing congestion is just an allergy or a cold that won’t go away. This is often true for a short time. However, if your nose stays blocked for weeks, it could be a sign of something more serious than just...
When Sinus Infections Keep Coming Back It can be frustrating to finish a course of antibiotics, feel better for a short time, and then notice the same sinus pressure and congestion creeping back in. Many people with a persistent sinus infection go through this cycle...
When “Another Cold” Never Ends Runny noses are a normal part of growing up. With all the germs at daycare, school, and on the playground, kids often catch colds back-to-back. For parents, wiping noses can feel never-ending. But there’s a difference between getting...
