If you’ve ever noticed your nose gets more congested after you have a glass of wine (or other alcohol), you’re not alone! This is a fairly common symptom of alcohol consumption. The reason your nose gets congested when you drink wine is related to the effects alcohol has on your blood vessels. When you have […]
How do you know which nasal spray to use when there are so many on the market? Which will work the best? These are common questions at Sinus Snoring Specialists. Let’s talk about the most common types of sprays and what they can do for you. You should ultimately consult with your health care provider […]
What is rhinitis medicamentosa? Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a condition of rebound congestion from long-standing use of topical nasal decongestants. This includes nasal sprays like Afrin® (oxymetalazine), Neo-synophrine® (phenylephrine), or Otrivine® (xylometazoline). If a patient uses these sprays for more than 2-3 days straight, they often experience worsening of congestion and postnasal drip each time it […]
The typical allergy complaints include congestion, runny nose, post nasal drip, sinus pressure, sneezing, headache, and fatigue. These symptoms may very well be from allergy but they may also be from a completely different diagnosis. Failing to identify and treat these other causes can leave the patient still symptomatic despite good allergy therapy. What Can […]
