It has become an annual midsummer weather phenomenon: dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is picked up by winds that carry them all the way to the Gulf Coast, triggering allergies and trouble breathing for some.
When you think of sinus symptoms, you probably think of your nose and the areas right around it. You have more sinus cavities in your head than you probably know, meaning more symptoms you may not suspect.
Are you a candidate for balloon sinuplasty or other sinus treatment? Did you know varied symptoms like dizziness, reduced concentration, and waking up tired could all suggest chronic sinusitis? South Texas Sinus Institute has an online Sinus Symptom Checker to help.
In the interest of patient and employee safety, STSI will continue to require masks and follow all COVID guidelines and requirements from the CDC. Let’s protect ourselves and our community.
It’s easy to be extra worried about your health during the pandemic. A cough or sniffle that you might not have even acknowledged before can be scary now. Here’s what you need to know when trying to determine if you have a sinus infection or COVID.