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Of the many bodily systems we take for granted, the sinuses must rank among the top contenders. Who, after all, puts a lot of thought into breathing? It’s something we do every second of every single day, so automatically that we rarely give it conscious thought. And yet, the simple... Read More

The sinuses are one of the most important parts of the human body, and for some reason, they just don’t get the attention that they deserve. There are all kinds of conditions that constantly get mainstream attention, but sinus problems go under the radar for a lot of people. In... Read More

As the cold air of fall begins to settle in and we start to stay inside a bit more, the chances of catching a cold and allergies flaring up increases, and so does the chance of getting a sinus infection. While you may be tempted to stop your regular exercise... Read More

Allergies and sinus infections have many similar symptoms. Allergies are a result of histamine, a chemical released by your immune system. Sinus infections or sinusitis, on the other hand, is a bacterial or viral infection of the cavities around your nasal passage. Because both allergies and sinus infections affect the... Read More

A question our sinus specialists in Southfield and Allen Park, MI get when patients come in for sinus infections is whether or not they're contagious. We get this question often for obvious reasons. The swelling and pressure from sinus infections can be uncomfortable, and nobody wants to inflict that on... Read More

Sinus infections are never fun. Especially since they commonly occur after other illnesses like the cold or flu. Often, sinus infections last for about a week and then tend to go away. But for many people, their sinus infection can last longer and become worse. When this occurs, you may... Read More

Over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays are designed to give you temporary relief from nasal congestion and do help decongest your nasal passages if you are experiencing a slight cold or some minor nasal blockage. After some time however, nasal decongestants can begin to make your sinitus symptoms even worse and eventually... Read More

Flying can be the best form of travel, until you come home with a sinus infection. Nearly 20% of air passengers develop cold symptoms within one week of air travel, and could be much more frequent for individuals that suffer from chronic sinusitis. Yet traveling doesn’t mean that you have... Read More

As the Detroit Metro area's sinus specialists, Dr. Pinnock and his team at Detroit Sinus Center speak to patients routinely who are unsure if they have colds, allergies, or sinus problems. It is understandable that people are confused as to what is causing their symptoms as all of these conditions... Read More

As your trusted, local sinus center, Detroit Sinus Center strives to be your number one option for treating sinusitis here in the Detroit Metro area. We don’t just aim to provide top quality sinus treatment – we also try to offer the most patient convenience as well. One of the ways... Read More