On the surface, choosing a sinus or allergy medicine like Zyrtec, Claritin, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is simple and straightforward. Most of us start by walking into our Seattle neighborhood pharmacy. Which pill or potion should we try? Some of us read every label. Others call the pharmacist over for advice. Still others know exactly what sinus or allergy medicine they want after seeing an ad on TV. So after browsing, brain picking, and media surfing, we make our purchase. Maybe, our trip to the pharmacy wasn’t to get off-the-shelf relief. … [Read More...]

When your Seattle otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) wants to schedule you for routine sinus surgery, you may wonder if there are alternatives. The thought of sharp, rigid instruments inside the nose and sinuses can bring up feelings of caution and anxiety. In rare cases, surgery must be done urgently and without delay. For uncomplicated sinusitis however, surgery is typically used when alternatives and drug treatments have failed. In this article, we’ll talk in plain language about two common surgeries that promise to reduce the … [Read More...]

At Nova Sinus Center, we say choices are good. The fact is, most sinus problems are troublesome, not life threatening. Unless your situation is medically urgent, you’ve got time to check out alternatives. When choosing first-line relief for nasal congestion, sinus headache, allergy symptoms, and sinus pressure, we invite you to try a safe, effective, all-natural treatment. We like to call it “an ancient weapon for sinusitis.” In this article, we’ll take a “ninja” approach to both acute and chronic sinus problems, compare cost and rates … [Read More...]