“It doesn’t happen often, but a sinus infection can spread beyond the nasal passages and into the brain,” said Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. “When ...

Viruses, nasal polyps, and allergies can lead to sinus inflammation and infections. Being in high altitudes, overusing nasal sprays, and having some medical conditions can put you at risk for sinus ...

What Is a Normal Sinus Rhythm? Normal sinus rhythm is when your heart beats in a regular, organized way. Your body has a built-in pacemaker called the sinoatrial (SA) node, or sinus node. It uses ...

Here’s something fun from [Chad Kapper] over on HackMakeMod: Escape Room Lockbox with the Cheap Yellow Display. You may have heard of the “cheap yellow display” (CYD), so-called due to the board’s ...

How often do you wake up with a stuffy nose or struggle with sinus drainage (postnasal drip) when the temperature drops? When cold and flu season comes around, it’s common for adults and children to ...

It’s hard to watch your child suffer with a stuffed nose and sinus pain when they have a cold or allergies. You might feel the impulse to visit the pediatrician to get an antibiotic prescription, ...

Nasal polyps are common, usually noncancerous growths in the nose or sinuses. They can cause symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, and breathing trouble. Home remedies like a neti pot (nasal ...

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and ...

Headaches fall into two groups: primary headaches (the headache is the condition) and secondary headaches (a symptom of another problem), with episodic and chronic patterns. Common headache types have ...

Kristin Canning is a writer and editor. She has worked in health media for several years, holding positions at Women's Health, Health, SELF, and Men's Health. Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology ...