You might think that you do not have to worry about your allergies because winter is upon us. No pollen equals no allergies, right? The answer is no. You can most definitely have wintertime allergies, and they can cause the exact same issues as allergens in the spring. What Causes [...]
During the Spring and Fall when pollen counts are at their highest, you might find that you’re prone to getting sick. Is there a link between allergies and a healthy immune system? While turning to a sinus doctor is the best way to find out just how well your body [...]
Growing up, your mother may have told you not to drink milk if you had a cold as a method of sinus pressure relief. It may make you wonder if dairy makes mucus congestion worse. Phlegm is thick, sticky mucus that accumulates in your nose and drips down the back [...]
When extra mucus accumulates in the back of your throat, it can begin to drip down your throat, irritating your passageways. You may feel this dripping or just its effects. This condition is referred to by sinus doctors as postnasal drip. Common symptoms of postnasal drip include: The constant urge [...]
It’s completely normal for your sinuses to produce mucus, and this mucus typically drains down the back of your throat and you swallow it without noticing. However, as anyone with sinus issues will attest to, sometimes the body begins to accumulate mucus. This extra mucus can show itself through a [...]
You can have trouble sleeping for numerous reasons, and these problems can often be related back to a nasal or throat disorder. If you have problems breathing through your nose, it may be due to having a deviated septum. Your septum is the vertical strip of cartilage and bone that [...]
Since anti-smoking campaigns hit schools, almost everyone alive knows how damaging it is for your health. Smoking can impact your blood pressure, immune system, lungs, throat, and teeth. However, it can also severely affect your sinuses. Sinusitis occurs when the mucus in your sinuses becomes infected, leading your sinuses to [...]
Whether you’re a Halloween fanatic or you just like knowing that the summer heat is waning, fall may be your favorite time of year. However, your pumpkin spice latte may not be as enjoyable if your allergies are affecting your sense of taste and causing you to cough and sneeze. [...]
You’ve probably heard the words “sinus congestion” and “sinus infection” thrown around your whole life but you’ve never really asked, “what are the sinuses anyway?” While the sinuses show their congestion and irritation through a stuffy nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes, you may be surprised to find that they [...]
In a city with poor air quality like Los Angeles, keeping your lungs healthy may call for individual effort. When you speak with a sinus doctor in Los Angeles, they will tell you that many patients come in asking for ways to cleanse their lungs. We offer several ways to [...]
