The function of the paranasal sinuses is not clear, but theories include humidification and warming of inspired air, lightening of the skull, improvement of vocal resonance, absorption of shock to the ...

The maxillary sinus, a pyramidal cavity within the maxilla, is a region of profound clinical importance owing to its complex anatomy and intimate association with dental structures. Variations in ...

Discover how often balloon sinus dilation is done without recommended preoperative CT imaging and why it matters for safety.

Sinusitis occurs as a result of obstruction of the osteomeatal unit, which is located in the vicinity of the maxillary sinus ostium (Fig. 1). Because of obstruction, mucus accumulates inside the sinus ...

Imagine having a common cold or allergy that just won’t go away. That’s what life is like for 37 million people in the United States who live with a sinus condition known as sinusitis. But a new, ...

When medical management fails to relieve symptoms, sinus surgery is often employed to restore normal mucociliary clearance in the sinuses. Surgical navigation is used in certain sinus procedures ...

SHORT HILLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3NT Medical, a medtech innovator dedicated to developing single-use specialized endoscopes for the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders, ...