A fungal ball is a mass that develops in your sinuses after you’ve breathed in fungal spores. Medications cannot treat it, but a doctor can surgically remove it. Sinus fungal balls are a type of ...

Most people are familiar with bacterial sinus infections that come with seasonal colds or allergies, but another, potentially more serious type of infection often goes unrecognized until it causes ...

Tis the season for sinus infections. During the winter months, drier air — whether outside or in our cozy heated homes — causes the mucus lining in the nose to dry out and thicken, resulting in ...

A fungal sinus infection, also called fungal sinusitis, is when fungus causes an infection of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the head that produce mucus (snot), which drains out ...

Fungal sinusitis involves inflammation of the sinuses due to the presence of fungi. The sinuses are hollow, air-filled spaces near the nose, cheeks, and eyes. There are two different classes of fungal ...

If you've ever experienced a sinus infection, you're all too familiar with the congestion, discharge, bad breath postnasal drip, headaches, fatigue, fever and pain and pressure in the sinus cavities ...

Researchers at UB and the Mayo Clinic have shown that chronic sinusitis is an immune disorder caused by fungus, opening up a promising new avenue for treating this ubiquitous and debilitating ...

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 ...

The sinuses are four hollow spaces on both sides of your face and head. They're connected by narrow channels that allow air and fluids to flow between your nose and throat. If you have inflammation in ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

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 ...