The sinuses are a group of air-filled cavities present in the skull. There is no well-defined role for these structures at present but they are considered to reduce the weight of the skull, to serve as cushion for facial trauma, to insulate adjacent organs, to improve and characterize voice quality, and to humidify air coming into the nose. The sinuses exhibit a close connection with the...

Have you ever felt like your head is going to explode? Felt intense pressure behind your eyes making it next to impossible to concentrate. Had headaches, pain in the upper jaws, fever, coughs and runny nose? If your answer is yes, then you could be suffering from Sinus infection. According to Mark Cichocki, our sinuses are air pockets located inside the bones in the skull. They are located to...

The gastro esophageal reflux disease with acid turns in the esophagus is being associated with many cases of respiratory diseases in children but also in some cases of chronic sinusitis in adults. In a clinical study more than 4% of the children suffering from GERD had sinus damages, and about 63% of children with sinusitis had GERD. Some specialists see the gastro esophageal reflux as normal in...

Sinus infections are no doubt one of the most commonly reported disorders in the U.S. today though many people suffer silently. Sinus problems are diagnosed on the basis of the patient's history, physical examination, and outward signs and symptoms. Painful sinus headaches affect about five out of ten adults in the U.S. Many people are not aware that their headaches may be the result of a...