Sinus Blog
Could Silent Reflux Be Causing My Drainage — Without Heartburn?
Short answer: Yes — absolutely. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), commonly called silent reflux, is one of the most frequently missed causes of chronic post-nasal drainage, throat clearing, hoarseness, cough, and globus
Why Do My Ears Feel Full Even When My Hearing Test Is Normal?
Short answer: Almost any ear symptom — fullness, pressure, muffled hearing, ringing, dizziness, or pain — can be caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) when the tube becomes narrowed or
How Do I Know If I Need an In-Office Sinus Procedure?
Short answer: Whether you need an in-office sinus procedure is not determined by any single finding — it is determined by putting everything together. At SAWC, that means reviewing your
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,



