How to Prevent Sinus Infections

February 16, 2021

We at East Texas Sinus know that sinus infections are no fun. They can be challenging to deal with and cause uncomfortable symptoms. You shouldn’t have to deal with that! Sinus infections usually develop after things like the common flu or cold. Usually, they resolve themselves after about a week,…

Is Balloon Sinuplasty Right for Me?

February 5, 2021

Since 2005, 400,000 people have been helped with their sinus issues by a procedure called balloon sinuplasty. Still, over 37 million people suffer from sinus issues daily. Symptoms can flare up at any point in time, causing headaches, trouble breathing, pressure in your face, congestion issues, and difficulty sleeping. The…

Common Headache Treatments

January 28, 2021

Common headaches are a difficult thing, especially when you're someone who suffers from them frequently. Even more so, headaches can be difficult to treat because there are many different types of headaches. Luckily, there are a few remedies that have been proven to be very effective. Here are some of…

Natural Remedies for the Flu

December 8, 2020

The flu can be a very unpleasant sickness. And constantly filling your body with medications isn’t always the best experience either. Luckily, there are some natural remedies you can try to relieve some of those nasty symptoms that come with the flu. Here are the flu remedies you can try…

Postnasal Drip: Natural Remedies

November 30, 2020

Do you ever get a scratchy feeling in your throat or think that you feel liquid dripping down your throat from your nose? That is postnasal drip. It occurs when your nose produces too much mucus, so it runs down your throat. The most common causes of this issue are…

Nasal Vestibulitis: What is it?

November 9, 2020

In short, nasal vestibulitis (nasal folliculitis) is a rare bacterial infection that occurs at the nose's opening. It usually develops when hair follicles are infected. It typically looks like a pimple or feels like a sore. What causes nasal vestibulitis? There are multiple causes of nasal vestibulitis. Some people are…

Neti Pots: What Do I need to Know?

August 6, 2020

One of the most frustrating symptoms of colds, the flu, or allergies is congestion. Sometimes, nothing seems to be working, and after trying every nasal decongestant known to man, have to try more drastic solutions. One of those is a neti pot. However, there has been some controversy surrounding neti…

Allergies Vs Sinus Infection

June 26, 2020

Allergies and sinus infections are conditions that afflict millions of Americans every year. In fact, nearly 50 million people struggle with allergies every year, and over 30 million suffer from sinus infections. Both conditions are terrible to deal with, and they both have similar symptoms that lead to many people…

How to Relieve Sinus Pressure

April 17, 2020

Sinus pressure is a problem that affects millions of Americans every year. Sinus pressure has multiple causes and is one of the most frequent problems that we treat at East Texas Sinus and Dizziness Center. The three largest causes of sinus pressure are seasonal allergies, the common cold, & sinusitis.…

What are Nasal Polyps?

April 9, 2020

Many people struggle with sinusitis or congestion and are unable to find the cause. One of the lesser-known causes is nasal polyps. Nasal polyps affect a lot of people, and the factors that cause them vary from person to person. East Texas Sinus has been a specialized ENT in the…