Sinuses
The massive headache. The constant runny nose. The nagging cough. Sinus infections have a way of making you absolutely miserable, and you may expect a series of antibiotics would speed the healing. Not so fast. Antibiotics are incredibly overprescribed in America and around the world, and it is causing a major health care crisis. The problem is […]
The start of school, football games, and cooler weather means, unfortunately, the arrival of autumn allergies. Chronic allergies can lead to sinus infections. So, we thought it’s the perfect time to update our guide to all things related to sinuses. From sinus infections and allergies, to sinus cancer, sinus surgery, and more. Here’s everything you […]
The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has dramatically increased in the last five years, making it a $3.5 billion business. While it’s often marketed as a “healthier” alternative to cigarettes, in actuality, vaping can lead to extensive health problems, including a new condition known as vape lung. E-cigarettes include harmful ingredients such as nicotine, diacetyl (which […]
Allergies. Colds. Sinus infections. These are several reasons why you may have difficulty breathing at night. They can be caused by something in the environment—like pollen—to a problem with the structure of the nose—such as a deviated septum. Structural problems often require nose plastic surgery to correct. However, another common cause is nasal valve collapse. There […]
Dr. Ramakrishnan recently attended Rhinoworld 2019, the international meeting of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS), International Rhinologic Society (IRS), and International Society on Inflammation and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN). At this conference, Dr. Ramakrishnan learned about the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose and sinuses in order to […]