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Are sinus infections contagious? No, but an underlying virus can be

Sinus infections aren't contagious on their own, but if a virus causes the sinus infection, that vi…

Erin Heger   


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Is it a cold or a sinus infection? How to differentiate the common cold from a more serious sinus infection

Sinus infections and colds share many of the same symptoms. But a key difference is that sinus infe…

Kelly Burch,Jason R. McKnight   


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The 5 best home remedies for a sinus infection

Home remedies for a sinus infection include warm compresses, humidifiers, steam treatments, neti po…

Laura Goldman   


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5 home remedies to relieve sinus pressure naturally

Home remedies to relieve sinus pressure from a sinus infection include warm compresses, humidifiers…

Laura Goldman,Jen Caudle   


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How to use a neti pot to alleviate congestion from allergies, sinus infections, and more

You can use neti pots like bulb syringes, squeeze bottles, and pulsed water devices to flush out yo…

Sarah Allen,Graham Snyder   


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How to use a neti pot to flush your sinuses in 3 steps

Doctors may tell you to use a neti pot to alleviate the congestion that comes with a common cold, s…

Sarah Allen   


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6 reasons why your teeth may be hurting

Tooth pain may be caused by conditions like a sinus or mouth infection, or dental issues like a cav…

Ashley Laderer,Michael B. Fer…   


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Runny nose and congestion won't go away? You could have chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis causes pain, swelling, and congestion that lasts 12 weeks or longer. Here's how t…

Nsisong Asanga, MPH, FETP   


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7 reasons for jaw pain and when to see a doctor

Jaw pain can be a sign of something as mild as a sinus infection to something as serious as a tumor.

Kelly Burch,Jason McKnight   


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7 medications and natural remedies for sinus congestion

A great way to kick a sinus congestion is with an OTC decongestant and a few days of rest. If that …

Tabitha Britt,Jason R. McKnig…   


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A botched root canal operation left a woman with hallucinations and migraines that she thought would kill her

Kara Edwards told Insider she learned her sudden headaches, joint and abdominal pain, and toothache…

Andrea Michelson   


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How to treat and sleep better with a stuffy nose

A stuffy nose can be caused by an infection, weather changes, and how you sleep. A humidifier, nasa…

Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight   


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The causes of tinnitus and how to stop ringing in your ears

Ringing in your ears can be a temporary problem as a result of a sinus infection or blockage — but …

Lia Tabackman,Jason McKnight   


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A brain-eating amoeba has killed a person in Florida who used tap water to wash their sinuses

A Naegleria fowleri infection is fatal in 97% of cases, and happens when the organism travels up in…

Amber Middleton   


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The 'ABCDE' method is the best way to conquer the common cold - here's how it works

There is a better game plan for weathering colds that has been time-tested on thousands of children…

Howard G. Smith, M.D.   


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How to determine whether a sore throat is COVID-19, and what it could be instead

A sore throat can be, but is not always a symptom of COVID-19. The best way to know if a sore throa…

Ashley Abramson,Jason McKnight   


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How to get rid of a stuffy nose using a humidifier, medicine, a neti pot, and more

A stuffy nose is often caused by the flu, allergies, or even pregnancy - here's how to handle your …

Joanne Pearce,Graham Snyder   


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5 common causes of nose bleeds and how to prevent getting them

Nose bleeds are common and can often be caused by nasal dryness, colds, and other infections. To st…

Shaena Montanari,Jason McKnig…   


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You've been blowing your nose all wrong - here's how you should do it

It's that time of year where everyone in the office is calling in sick. Those nasty sniffles are ju…

Cheng Cheng,Alyssa Pagano   


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Scientists found a possible new set of organs hidden deep in the human skull

The tubarial glands, located where the nasal cavity meets the throat, could be the first major sali…

Andrea Michelson