During the winter months, the occurrence of illnesses, including sinus infections, tends to rise. Patients can turn to a number of home remedy solutions to help address the issue, but when symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.

One strategy for cutting costs before the end of the year is to make the most of your health insurance if you've met your deductible. Many sinusitis sufferers have the opportunity to treat their issues at a lower cost during this time of year, and Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free said a balloon sinuplasty is an in-office procedure that can treat sinus troubles.

As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, it can help a patient to take allergy tests.