Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be ...

Scientists from China and Hong Kong say they have created tiny robots that can help clear serious bacterial infections deep inside the sinuses, without the need for surgery or drugs.

Head cold vs. sinus infection A head cold occurs when a viral infection causes symptoms primarily in the head, such as a stuffy nose or a headache.

I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be my sinuses. I started doing a saline rinse, and after a few days the pain ...

Common cold and sinus infections share similar symptoms. Knowing the difference is important. Colds usually resolve within 10 ...

Objective Parent-reported symptoms are frequently used to triage children, but little is known about which symptoms identify children with serious respiratory infections. The authors aimed to identify ...

A salivary gland infection is also called sialadenitis and is caused by bacteria or viruses. A salivary stone or other blockage of the salivary gland duct can contribute to an acute infection. Chronic ...

Neti pots and similar sinus rinsing tools are a staple in many households, but in rare cases these devices can be deadly when ...

A brain abscess is a rare but life-threatening infection. Learn how advances in imaging, surgery, and diagnostics are ...

Acute sinusitis may present as an apparent viral upper respiratory infection that persists longer than expected, or unilateral or bilateral tenderness under the eyes, fever, and dull headache.

Many cold and sinus infection symptoms often overlap with each other, making it difficult to determine if you’re suffering from a common cold or a sinus infection. Take the following symptoms for ...