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Some people don’t realize that our faces have eight different sinus pockets: in the cheekbones, between the eyes, behind the nose and in the low center of the forehead. If any of these pockets become ...

A concerned mother recently sent me this email: “Dr Ombeva, my son aged two years has sinuses. He has flu and cough that keeps recurring, especially at night. I have been prescribed nasal saline, ...

Crackling sounds in your nose may result from several conditions involving your sinuses. Treating the underlying cause can clear your sinuses and eliminate the cracking sounds. You may be concerned if ...

A stuffy nose happens when the blood vessels and natural tissues in your nose get inflamed. If your stuffy nose is from allergies, antihistamines can help relieve congestion. If it's from a cold or ...

Sinus infections can make life difficult, causing pain, nasal congestion, and even fatigue, throwing off day-to-day existence. Traditional remedies, of course, are going to take a couple of weeks to ...

Nasal congestion, pain, and pressure that lasts over 3 months could be chronic sinusitis. Viruses, allergens, and respiratory or immune conditions can raise your risk of chronic sinusitis. Treatments ...