Viruses cause most sinus infections, which start with a cold and swelling of your nasal tissues. You may have nasal polyps that block sinuses, which cause infections and may require medications or ...

In simple terms, nasal polyps are unhealthy sinus tissue growths inside the nose, says Jean Kim, MD, PhD, an associate professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. “By ...

The goal of endoscopic sinus surgery is to improve the drainage of the sinuses and prevent mucus from building up in these chambers. When secretions accumulate in a blocked off sinus, they may become ...

A new laser treatment for sinusitis could soon replace traditional surgery for some patients. The laser, combined with a special solution of salt water, gets rid of the unwanted tissue and relieves ...

You may see a dentist if you have tooth pain that lasts or is sharp and painful. Common causes of tooth pain include cavities ...

Just one month after federal officials announced a $750 million facility in South Texas to serve as a beachhead against a deadly cattle parasite endemic to South and Central America, an infected cow ...

A new blood test can detect head and neck cancers years before symptoms appear The test looks for DNA released into the bloodstream by HPV-related tumors The test returned positive for 27 of 28 blood ...