What Are Nasal Polyps?
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 7 April 2022 | Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous growths that grow in your sinuses or nasal passages. Although some nasal polyps have no side effects, others can lead to breathing problems, infections, and other serious side effects. Although scientists do not fully understand nasal polyps, there are things you […]
Guide To Post Nasal Drip
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 7 April 2022 | Our nasal lining constantly produces mucus to moisten nasal membranes and cleanse our nasal passages of debris and potentially infectious agents. Most of the time, we naturally swallow this mucus without even realizing it. However, really thick mucus can build up to the point that it […]
Best Ways To Treat A Sinus Infection
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 7 April 2022 | A sinus infection occurs whenever inflammation of the sinus lining is caused by an infectious organism. Often, the narrow outflow tracts of the sinus cavities are obstructed by infectious inflammation. Sinus infections are often accompanied by facial pain, nasal congestion, headache, post-nasal drip, and any number […]
How to Make Saline Solution
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 2 March 2022 | A saline sinus flush is a simple and holistic remedy for nasal congestion and sinus discomfort. When done properly, a saline wash can whisk away debris from your nose passages while also moistening the mucous membranes. By washing out thick or hardened mucus, saline irrigation helps […]
Help! I Used a Neti Pot With Tap Water!
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 21 February 2022 | Sometimes, we move on autopilot first thing in the morning or after a long day. While we might usually take time to get distilled water or boil the sinus rinse water before use, there might just be a day where we forget and use regular old […]
You CAN Cleanse Your Nose With A Sinus Rinse When Pregnant (And How to Use It)
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 21 February 2022 | Using a sinus rinse can greatly help with sinus blockage or allergy symptoms. But is it safe to use when pregnant? Some sinus rinse products are superior to others. Complete Rinse is not only safe to use during pregnancy, it provides a simple, easy to use […]
Can I Use A Sinus Rinse With a Deviated Septum or Non-Allergic Rhinitis? (And Should I Make Sinus Rinse Saline Solution?)
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 21 February 2022 | Using a Sinus Rinse has a lot of benefits. Sinus irrigation is usually performed with a buffered saline solution. Most sinus rinse systems supply a sachet of salt buffer; this is used to make saline irrigation by adding it to purified water. Some people even make […]
What Are The Best Neti Pot Substitutes?
By Stephen Chandler, MD | 17 January 2022 | If you’ve ever used a neti pot style of device then you know how uncomfortable and messy it can be. While they can help with treating a runny nose or minor allergies, neti pots are altogether unable to flush the sinus cavities fully. The reason for […]
Why is My Nose Clogged When I Lay Down?
By Stephen Chandler, MD | January 2, 2022 | A clogged nose can make sleeping almost impossible. You might feel like you are choking or that you can’t get into a deep sleep. For those who suffer from allergies or sinus conditions, this can be a common problem that can negatively impact their sleep on […]
Why Do I Get Nasal Congestion After Eating?
By Stephen Chandler, MD |20 October 2021| Nasal congestion can be very uncomfortable to deal with. You might be experiencing interrupted sleep, difficulty when working out, or trouble focusing due to discomfort. If your nasal congestion is related to times when you have just eaten, there are some reasons that this might be the case. […]