Dr. Ransom is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine (1962) and was certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology in 1974. He is a Fellow of the American College of ...
Sinusitis can be acute, lasting less than four weeks, or chronic, lasting longer for months despite treatment. Symptoms of sinusitis include: While sinusitis can be uncomfortable and disruptive, there ...
Often, congestion is accompanied by a runny nose, adding to the discomfort. For most people, sinus congestion is a temporary issue that can be managed with simple, at-home treatments and ...
Sometimes a CT scan is used to help with diagnosis. If your sinus infection was caused by allergies, the allergy treatments outlined above for allergies are an important component of treating a sinus ...
In my view, radiographs should always be performed before initiating treatment for sinusitis, because of their utility in determining the appropriate management. However, a careful history and ...
Inflammation is the body's natural response to invaders and may be a response to the common cold, allergies, environmental irritants, the flu, or a sinus infection. You can ease congestion with ...