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What is chronic sinusitis?

The sinuses are air cavities in the skull that are surrounded by bone and lined with mucous membranes. Mucous membranes are the “skin” that covers the inside of the nose and the sinuses. This membrane has glands that produce mucous and has hair cells called cilia that move the mucous and filter the air. … Continue reading

Post Nasal Drip and Throat Clearing

Post nasal drip and chronic throat clearing are very common complaints. Without other associated symptoms of allergy: (runny nose, sneezing, congestion and/ or itchy eyes), allergies and sinus problems, may not be the cause. These are common symptoms of “silent reflux”. … Continue reading