Sinusitis Treatment Blog

Dr. Levitin’s Response to “How Can I Stop Snoring?” Article
Missing in this article are the alternatives to traditional nasal/snoring surgery. I wished the author had done more research and interviewed an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) practice that focuses on office-based approaches to snoring and nasal obstruction. The majority of clinical snoring is not related to moderate or severe OSA , so surgical options…

Is Your Chronic Runny Nose (Rhinitis) Getting You Down? Try RhinAer
For those with a chronic runny nose, even simply walking can be challenging, so forget about participating in sports. How can you run around if you can barely breathe? But life does not have to be this way. If you suffer from chronic rhinitis, Dr. Levitin can help. Chronic Rhinitis Facts, Symptoms and Causes Chronic…

Is Sinusitis Impeding Your Career Choices and Lifestyle?
Sufferers of sinusitis experience a range of symptoms. While you may not think mild to moderate sinusitis is a serious problem, it could impede you in ways that are not immediately apparent. When you begin to think about life choices, sinusitis may create barriers. Certain careers and lifestyle choices involve strenuous activities. If you suffer…

Symptoms of Nasal Congestion That Can Disrupt Sleep
Getting enough rest each night is incredibly important for general health. If your nightly sleep is disrupted, it can result in several physical and mental health complications. Unfortunately, you may not even realize that daytime issues are stemming from tossing and turning at night. If you wake up feeling sluggish despite a sleep cycle that…

Nasal Polyps: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Nasal polyps are more common than you might think, but they can cause real trouble for those experiencing sinus pain, pressure and trouble breathing. There are several ways to treat them once they’ve been identified as the cause of your symptoms. Symptoms of Nasal Polyps The symptoms of nasal polyps can sometimes mimic those of…

ClariFix® Could Be Your Solution to Relieving Chronic Rhinitis
Over 24 million Americans suffer from chronic rhinitis, a frequent nose inflammation that persists for four consecutive weeks or more. Symptoms include nasal congestion, a runny nose, postnasal drip (throat mucus), sneezing, nasal itching and difficulty sleeping. The condition’s cause is unestablished, but the reason is known to be hyper-responsive nasal nerves. As a result,…

Temporary and Long-Term Relief from Sinus Pressure While Flying
Do you have a flight coming up while experiencing a sinus infection? If you have gone through flying in such a condition before, then you know you could experience severe sinus pressure and mildly irritating to unbearable pain around your eyes, nose, cheekbones and forehead. You can avoid a painful flight by treating the root…

Causes of Nasal Congestion and When You Need to Seek Professional Help
Anything that irritates and inflames the nasal tissues can cause nasal congestion (a stuffy nose). Allergies and infections like colds, flu, or sinusitis are the most common culprits. If the congestion is illness-related, it should improve within a week. However, if it lasts longer than that, it is likely a symptom of some underlying health…

The LATERNA Nasal Implant Can Help You Finally Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you want to finally get a good night’s sleep? Then, the LATERNA absorbable nasal implant is the solution. It is a small, polymer nose implant used to reinforce the sidewall and support the lower and upper nasal cartilages, opening up the air passageway so you can breathe easily and sleep through the night. The…

The Importance of a Second Opinion Before Your Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis refers to inflammation and infection within the sinus cavities. It can cause a host of disruptive symptoms ranging from headaches and nasal congestion to ear pain, fatigue and bad breath. When sinusitis lingers longer than 12 weeks, it is termed as chronic sinusitis. If you are someone who suffers from chronic sinusitis, you understand…