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Your Sinuses: What They Do and How They Work

Posted on December 18, 2012

Sinus Information

By Marta T. Becker, M.D.

When you are talking to your friend or family member about your stuffy nose, runny nose, or chronic post-nasal drip, you may find yourself telling them that you have a “sinus problem.” When non-doctors speak about these common problems, they often use the term “sinus” when they are really talking about their nose.

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