Sinus Blog
What Actually Happens at Your First Visit to SAWC?
Short answer: Your first visit to SAWC is unlike most medical appointments you have had for your sinuses. From the moment you arrive, the goal is to build a complete
My Nasal Spray Isn’t Working — What Is Actually Going On?
Short answer: When a nasal steroid spray is not improving your congestion after consistent use, there are two explanations worth exploring honestly. The first is whether the spray is actually
Why Have I Been Told So Many Different Things About My Sinuses?
Short answer: Patients with chronic sinus disease get different recommendations from different doctors because each specialty approaches the nose and sinuses through a different lens — shaped by their training,
Why We Actually Want to See You When You Feel Your Worst
Short answer: When you call to reschedule because you are in the middle of a sinus flare and feel too sick to come in, our answer is always the same:
What Is the Difference Between Chronic Sinusitis and Recurrent Sinus Infections?
Short answer: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prolonged inflammatory condition of the nose and sinuses lasting more than 12 weeks — driven by persistent mucosal inflammation that may or may
Why Do My Ears Feel Blocked and Why Am I Dizzy After Flying?
Short answer: The dizziness and ear pressure you feel after flying are caused by a failure of the Eustachian tube — the narrow channel that equalizes pressure between your middle



