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As the leading sinus specialist in Michigan, Detroit Sinus Center knows the pain and discomfort that comes with sinus congestion and infection. While sinus infections may be common, they can still have a significant impact on your life and your overall mental and physical health. Fortunately, there are a number... Read More

Sinusitis, also known simply as a sinus infection, is the swelling or inflammation of the tissue that lines the sinuses. Normally, your sinuses are simply filled with air. However, they can easily become blocked, causing bacteria, fluid, and viruses to accumulate and lead to an infection. Having sinusitis often consists... Read More

If you’ve been struggling with clogged sinuses lately, surely all you want is to breathe easy once again. While there are many different methods to clearing your sinuses, today we’ll discuss some breathing exercises. Trying breathing exercises is the best way to start your journey to sinus relief as it... Read More

Clogged, congested sinuses can be annoying at best, but painful for some. Either way, you want relief and you want it fast. There’s nothing better than being able to breathe easily and passively through your nose — and we all know that we don’t appreciate that feeling until our sinuses... Read More

Spring is nearly upon us, but for many, that means that allergy season is starting. Unfortunately for this group, when the weather changes and the seasons shift, that means nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. If you fall in this group, you’re probably wondering how to get through... Read More

Many people who think they are having a sinus headache are actually having a migraine. Why do people get these two confused so often? There is actually quite a bit of overlap between the symptoms of a sinus headache and a migraine. It can be pretty easy to think that... Read More

There are many different products and solutions on the market when it comes to treating allergies and sinus infections. At Detroit Sinus Center, we recommend scheduling an appointment with Dr. Lascelles Pinnock to discuss your sinus condition before getting too carried away with different products. That being said, there are... Read More

Many people feel like their sinuses become irritated around certain smells, which is often true. However, it is important to understand the difference between sinusitis and common allergies in order to diagnose the root of your sinus problems and begin healing.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 30... 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

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