In the past month, I’ve talked to four different people who have either had a sinus surgery or an actual sinus fungal ball, so today I will write about it. An “aspergilloma” is the name of what it was ...

accurate diagnosis depends on histologic examination and culturing [5]. Although special stains have been recommended, such as periodic acid-Schiff, Gridley versus fungus, and methenamine silver ...

Sinus aspergillosis is a fungal infection that affects the sinuses. People with weakened immune systems and respiratory conditions are more likely to develop this condition. Aspergillus is a mold that ...

When Jens Ponikau left Germany 10 years ago to do research in the United States on chronic sinus inflammation, he expected to stay nine months. Then a major breakthrough—uncovering the root cause of a ...

Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFR) is a severe and often life-threatening condition characterized by the rapid progression of fungal infections in the sinuses, which can extend to surrounding ...

Nasal polyps can be a persistent issue for individuals suffering from chronic sinusitis, allergies, or fungal infections, often leading to breathing difficulties and discomfort. When medications and ...

Spring is in full bloom here in the North State, but along with the beautiful colors and aromas of fresh blossoms comes sneezing and sinus congestion for many of us. Pollens that float through the air ...

Lying behind your eyebrows, behind your cheekbones, and between your eyes are your sinuses — air-filled cavities lined with a mucous membrane that filters and humidifies the air you inhale. This ...

Background: Fungal sinusitis has been reported increasingly in immunocompetent patients. However, the most effective, appropriate mode of therapy has not been determined. Materials and Methods: In ...