by Dr. Garrett Bennett | May 30, 2017 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain
How to tell the difference between a cold and sinus infection Sinus infections cause 73 million days of restricted activity in the United States each year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, this finding is questionable...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | May 15, 2017 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain, Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis is one of the most common medical problems, affecting over 29 million people in the United States alone. One type of sinus irritation that can lead to sinusitis is a dry sinus. If you are currently dealing with sinus problems, there are steps you can take to...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Aug 31, 2015 | Health Tips, Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain
3 Ways to Reduce Sinus Inflammation Anyone with allergies knows how bad it can get. Springtime can trigger a concert of sneezing, nose blowing and congestion that lasts until summer or beyond. One of the most common characteristics of allergies is sinus inflammation...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Jun 11, 2015 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain, Sinus Surgery
More than 30 million Americans suffer from sinus issues. Undergoing surgery to correct these problems can be daunting, but if your doctor recommends this treatment it’s important to focus on the positives. Here are a few of the top benefits of sinus surgery. To...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | May 11, 2015 | Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain, Sinus Surgery
Do you have watery eyes? Have you been sneezing? Is your nose stuffy? Do you have post-nasal drip? Your symptoms may will clear up with a little rest and some vitamin C, but how do you know? What you think is the common cold could be something more serious — a sinus...
by Dr. Garrett Bennett | Jan 21, 2015 | Health Tips, Sinus Infection, Sinus Pain
What are sinus infections? Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are caused by inflammation in the sinus cavities. Inflammation in the nasal and sinus cavities occurs for many different reasons. Allergies, a deviated nasal septum, multiplying of a virus or...