A random sniffle or sneeze doesn't bother anyone. However, sneezing to the point where you experience sinus pain can be unbearable. Fortunately, our doctors at Ear Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England can determine the cause and create a treatment plan to lessen or eliminate your symptoms.

Sinusitis, a condition where the mucus membranes inside the sinuses become inflamed and cause facial pain, excessive mucus production, or other discomforts, like a virus or infection, may be the cause of these annoyances. Our ENT will use imaging tests, an endoscopic camera, allergy testing, or tissue samples to identify sinus pain.

Should You Be Worried About Sinus Pain and Pressure? 

It's not always easy to tell if you're combating a common cold, agitated by allergies, or sorrowing from a sinus infection. That's why it's best to visit an ENT for an accurate diagnosis of sinus pain. You may also be suffering from sinusitis, a condition that occurs when the sinuses become swollen and inflamed leading to congestion and pressure that can disrupt daily tasks.

Consult our ENT if you've been diagnosed with allergies, a deviated septum, or nasal polyps as these may be the cause of your underlying pain and pressure. You should also seek treatment if you have sinus pain and pressure associated with a fever over 103 degrees Fahrenheit, confusion, changes in vision, or a stiff neck. Upon reaching a diagnosis, with the appropriate treatment and medication, sinus pain and pressure typically resolves in one to two weeks. Chronic cases may necessitate long-term treatment.

Discover Your Treatment Options 

If self-care remedies (over-the-counter pain relievers, decongestants, or saline spray) don't work for your sinus pain, consult our ENTs at Ear Nose & Throat Surgeons of West New England in Springfield and Northampton, MA to discuss your treatment options. Please explore our website to learn more about the conditions we treat and the services provided.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for sinus pain in Springfield and Northampton, MA, we offer two convenient locations for our patients. Please call our Springfield office at (413) 732-7426 and (413) 586-2033 for our Northampton location.