Dr. Tichenor is an allergist and internist in private practice in New York specializing in the treatment of sinusitis. He is an Instructor in Medicine at New York Medical College and is an ...

Sinusitis is an infection of the tissue lining your sinuses which are structures inside your face filled with air. When you have bacterial infections, viral infections and allergies, the sinuses ...

If it hangs out for a long time, the increased amount of bacteria can cause a sinus infection.” This means that caring for your sinuses is not solely a comfort measure, but a preventative one if you ...

Sinusitis occurs as a result of obstruction of the osteomeatal unit, which is located in the vicinity of the maxillary sinus ostium (Fig. 1). Because of obstruction, mucus accumulates inside the ...

Recently, reports surfaced that US Vice President-elect JD Vance underwent minor sinus surgery ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. Sinus issues are common, with millions experiencing recurring ...