Enlarged tissues, polyps, and deviated nasal septum can make the sinuses more susceptible to infection, which may require surgery to treat. Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses and cavities in the skull are lined with blocked or inflamed tissue. The sinus cavities produce mucus continuously. Under normal circumstances, mucus from the sinuses drains into the nasal […]
White spots on the throat can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause oral thrush, sore throat, and herpes. Several types of infections can cause white spots on your throat including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Depending on the cause of the white spots, you may not need treatment. For example, if it’s […]
You can eat chicken soup, drink hot tea, steam, use essential oils, decongestant patches… to reduce discomfort, sleep better. A stuffy nose can keep you awake at night. Difficulty sleeping, poor quality sleep makes the body not able to recover well. You can make your nose more open, creating a comfortable environment to fall asleep […]
Tonsillectomy may be indicated when a person has 4-7 or more tonsil infections in a year. The tonsils are two small glands located at the back of the throat. The tonsils contain white blood cells to help fight infection, but sometimes the tonsils themselves become infected. Tonsillitis causes swelling and causes a sore throat. Frequent […]