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Health library articles filed under sinus headaches.

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand1 min read

    Recurrent Sinusitis

    Do you suffer from multiple sinus infections every year? If you require treatment for a sinus infection four or more times a year you may fall into a category known as recurrent acute sinusitis. There may be different…

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand2 min read

    Nasal and Sinus Rinses

    Why do Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons as well as Allergists recommend using sinus rinses for their patients with sinus and allergy problems? The history of using a nasal rinse to help treat allergies and sinus problems…

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand1 min read

    Covid-19 and Sinus Disease

    Does having chronic sinusitis put you at increased risk for Covid-19? The short answer to this question is no. The novel corona-virus results in increased risk for developing a more serious form of the infection in…

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand2 min read

    Nasal Breathing

    The health science behind nose or nasal breathing is highlighted in a new book entitled Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Ongoing research from Stanford as well as other sources tells us that breathing through the…

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand1 min read

    Why Can’t I Smell?

    This topic received particular attention during the Covid-19 pandemic. A recently published article in the prestigious IFAR (International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology) journal concluded that smell and taste loss was…

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    Sinus HeadachesBy Dr. Ashley Sikand1 min read

    What Is Local Allergic Rhinitis?

    Local allergic rhinitis describes a phenoytpe in which the patient has symptoms characteristic of allergies. Symptoms usually include nasal congestion, postnasal drainage, and excessive mucous production. However, the…

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