Southern California Sinus Institute

If your sinus headaches come back after treatment, there’s a pattern to that. A course of decongestants or a nasal spray may help you feel better for a few days. But if the pain returns next week or next month, then the underlying cause probably hasn’t been corrected. Tempora...

If you have already gone through treatment for nasal polyps, you may be asking yourself a question. Will they come back? This is a fair concern, and there is no easy yes-or-no answer. Nasal polyps recurrence is possible because the growths are not really the main problem. They result from ongoing swelling and irritation in your nose and sinuses. 

Treatment may include ...

It’s common to mistake a stubborn cold for a sinus infection because the symptoms often overlap. That assumption makes sense. A cold affects the nose and sinuses, and for many people, symptoms improve within a week or two with rest and supportive care. 

But what if the infections keep coming back? A cold usually can’t explain that. Recurrent sinus infections are often ...

Almost everyone experiences a stuffy nose during a cold, but congestion that lasts for months is often a sign of an underlying sinus problem rather than a lingering virus. If medications only provide temporary relief, it may be time to look beyond another prescription and evaluate what’s preventing your sinuses from draining normally. 

Some patients try nasal sprays, a...