Sinusitis is one of the most common afflictions, with over 30 million people suffering from it every year. While it’s not grave, it affects your quality of life in a big way. More and more people look for a sinus specialist doctor in St. Lucie County to address this illness and regain their wellbeing.
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses. This is generally caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. The sinuses are air-filled spaces around the forehead, cheeks, and eyes that are lined with mucous membranes.
Healthy sinuses are sterile (meaning that they contain no bacteria or other organisms) and open, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate in the nasal passages. When inflamed, the sinuses become blocked with mucus and can become infected.
Sinusitis can be acute, lasting anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks, or chronic, with symptoms lingering for over 12 weeks.
Unlike a cold, which the body is able to regulate on its own, sinusitis requires medical intervention to heal in most cases. Some of the red flags indicating that you should see a sinus specialist in St. Lucie County are:
Facial pain
As sinuses are located behind the nose, cheekbones and forehead and between the eyes, their inflammation will cause pressure in these areas. This pressure can cause:
• Pain behind the cheekbones, forehead and nose, and between the eyes.
• Headaches
• Earaches
• Pain in the jaws
• Pain in the roof of the mouth
Congestion
When sinuses are affected by an infection, a mucous liquid is produced. This nasal discharge can drain to the nose and throat, producing:
• Blocked nose
• Runny nose
• Discharge down the throat
• Nasal or stuffy voice
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
Sore throat
Having nasal discharge running down the throat, a condition medically known as postnasal drip, can wear down the throat and leave it raw. This generates:
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Hoarse voice
Reduced wellbeing
The combination of all these symptoms wears the body down, bringing problems like:
• Difficulty sleeping
• Constant fatigue and exhaustion
• General sense of ill-being.
At Associated Coastal ENT, we take pride in providing our patients with the best ear, nose and throat care available in the Treasure Coast. We keep same day appointments available and have two full-service, centrally located offices in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.
If you need a sinus specialist doctor in St. Lucie County, schedule your appointment today!
Fort Pierce
Phone: (772) 464-9595
Address: 4632 South 25th St.
Port St. Lucie
Phone: (772) 344-0022
Address: 1731 SW Gatlin Blvd.
Sinus specialist doctors in St. Lucie County
We Have two locations in Saint Lucie County for your convenience. you can find us North of "Midway" on 25th and on Gatlin Boulevard. See below maps for directions