Sinus Blog
What Is a Biofilm — and Why Does It Matter for Your Sinuses?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: A biofilm is a structured community of bacteria encased in a self-produced protective matrix — essentially a fortress that bacteria construct on the sinus
Is Sinus Surgery Covered by Insurance?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: Yes — sinus procedures including balloon sinuplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, submucosal partial inferior turbinectomy, NEUROMARK® posterior nasal nerve ablation, and Eustachian tube dilation
What Over-the-Counter Medications Actually Help Sinus Symptoms?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: The two OTC interventions with the strongest evidence for sinus symptoms are high-volume nasal saline irrigation and intranasal corticosteroid sprays — both rated Grade
Is It Possible to Have Sinusitis Without Symptoms of a Cold?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: Yes — and it is more common than most patients realize. Sinusitis does not require a viral cold to develop. Allergy, laryngopharyngeal reflux, anatomical
I’m Experiencing Sinus Issues. What Should I Do?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: Start with high-volume saline irrigation twice daily, a daily intranasal corticosteroid spray, and supportive care. If symptoms have not improved after ten days, if
Why Do I Have Sinus Pressure for Years With No Relief?
Dr. Franklyn Gergits, ENT Short answer: Sinus pressure that persists for years without relief is almost always the result of an underlying driver that has never been properly identified —
