CHRONIC and acute upper respiratory conditions are common and expensive. They impact us, especially during winter, when we’re confined indoors with windows tightly shut against wind and rain.

People who suffer from chronic sinus infections know the warning signs when one might be coming on. Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say that is a good time to try preventative measures, such as ...

Sinus pressure is discomfort in sinus cavities due to colds, allergies, or infections. Swollen mucus membranes trap harmful ...

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