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Daily Sinus Rinses in Spring: Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Use Them
Springtime can be rough on our sinuses. Allergens abound, viruses are still circulating and humidity and the weather fluctuate daily (especially in cities like San Francisco, as we discussed in our last post). If you’re…
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Why Spring Sinus Pressure Is Worse in Coastal Cities Like San Francisco
Do you feel an increase in sinus symptoms, such as pressure, congestion or sinus infections, in the spring? Turns out, that’s not uncommon, and could be due at least in part to our coastal climate.…
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What Causes Summer Sinus Infections?Â
What causes summer sinus infections? Well, many of the same causes of winter sinus infections. Sinus problems do not discriminate between the seasons. It is an inflammation for all seasons, and many factors can contribute…
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Is Snoring A Sign Of Sleep Apnea?
Anyone who shares a bed or a room with a snorer knows how disruptive it is. You shake the bed, nudge them, and as a last resort, you might even throw your pillow at them.…
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Spooktacular Shenanigans at California Sinus Centers
California Sinus Centers brought the Halloween spirit to life with a spooktacular party! Many of our staff embraced the holiday spirit by dressing up as characters from the Barbie movie, bringing a lighthearted and enjoyable…
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Is It a Sinus Headache–Or Something Else?
We’ve all had that achy pain in the forehead, cheekbones, and bridge of the nose, but what exactly is it? If it’s accompanied by a runny nose, facial swelling, or fullness in the ears, it’s…
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Signs You Have A Deviated Septum
Some people are born with it, others develop it from a trauma. By definition, a deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that divides our nose and nasal cavity is off center, misaligned, or crooked which…
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Why Am I Getting Sinus Headaches Everyday?
Those who have had infrequent sinus headaches cannot even imagine having one everyday. The painful symptoms and pressure in your eyes and face are excruciating. Maybe you have chronic sinusitis, or is it something else? Causes…
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Nasal Polyp Surgery: What To Expect
Nasal polyps are a fairly common condition, and many people don’t know they exist if they are small. They are benign growths, usually tear-dropped shaped, that line your nasal cavity or sinuses. If they begin to…
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Chronic Sinusitis And Allergies: What To Know
Do you live with the discomfort and symptoms of chronic sinusitis? By now you probably know you have those annoying seasonal allergies, but they never seem to give you a break. Chronic sinusitis and allergies: what…
