Sinus headaches occur when air-filled cavities, or sinuses, in the forehead, cheekbones and behind the bridge of the nose swell up. The swelling can be caused by bacterial or fungal infection, allergies, colds, an impaired immune system or even a...
Sinus and inner ear problems are some of the most common health conditions in Americans, according to the book "Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery" by Byron Bailey. Infections commonly cause ear problems, which most often present as pain in the...
Each year the magazine "U.S. News & World Report" issues a series of rankings for the best medical centers and hospitals for specific specialties. The "Best Hospitals" list for diabetes and endocrinology includes the top 50 locations for...
Shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing are all familiar symptoms of asthma. Whether you suffer these symptoms on a periodic basis or ongoing, you may have asthma. However, because there are so many other illnesses with these signs and...
Sinusitis forms when the sinus cavities become inflamed as a result of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or allergies. Fungal sinusitis develops when you inhale organisms, such as mold spores, into the nasal passageways for extended...
