Sinus & Nasal Conditions

If you’re constantly congested, living with sinus pressure, or going through multiple rounds of antibiotics each year, you may be dealing with chronic sinusitis — also known as chronic sinus infections. It’s more than just a lingering cold. When inflammation or blockage keeps your sinuses from draining properly, it can lead to long-term symptoms that affect how you feel every day.

At Allergy & Asthma Associates of Michigan, our board-certified Allergy & Immunology physicians diagnose and treat chronic sinus infections with care and precision. Whether you’re experiencing non-stop congestion or repeated infections that just won’t clear, we’ll help you find the root cause and the right treatment plan for you.

If sinus issues are interfering with your daily life, schedule an appointment today to explore options for lasting relief.

Sinusitis and asthma often occur together, and inflammation in one area can make the other harder to control. When the sinuses are swollen or blocked, postnasal drip and airway irritation can trigger coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Likewise, asthma-related inflammation can make sinus infections more likely or more difficult to resolve.

Treating both conditions together is often the most effective approach. At Allergy & Asthma Associates of Michigan, our specialists identify whether sinus inflammation is worsening your asthma — and create a coordinated plan to help you breathe easier and reduce flare-ups.

Sinus and nasal conditions are often defined by symptoms that last 12 weeks or longer, even with treatment. Common symptoms include:

• Facial pain or pressure, especially around the cheeks, eyes, or forehead
• Nasal congestion or blockage that doesn’t go away
• Post-nasal drip or thick nasal discharge
• Reduced or lost sense of smell or taste
• Headaches or sinus-related fatigue
• Cough, often worse at night
• Recurring sinus infections that don’t fully clear

Sinus and nasal conditions can have many causes — including allergies, inflammation, or infection. To get a full picture, we may use:

• Nasal endoscopy to directly visualize swelling, polyps, or signs of infection with collaboration with ENT
• Allergy testing to determine if inflammation may be linked to allergic triggers
• Review and discussion of symptoms, history of sinus infections, and treatment response

Our goal is to understand what’s keeping your sinuses from healing, so we can treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

The primary approach for sinus and nasal conditions focuses on reducing inflammation, improving drainage, and controlling allergic triggers. Based on your diagnosis, we may recommend:

• Nasal steroid sprays or antihistamines — reduce swelling, congestion, and allergic inflammation.
• Saline rinses or nasal lavage — flush mucus, allergens, and irritants to support sinus drainage and clearer breathing.
• Oral or topical decongestants — provide short-term relief of nasal stuffiness and pressure; used only as directed to avoid rebound congestion.
• Allergy treatment — address underlying allergies with medications or immunotherapy.
• Antibiotics — treat bacterial infections that don’t clear on their own.
• Lifestyle and environmental strategies — manage humidity, air filtration, and allergen exposure to prevent flare-ups.
• Biologic therapy for nasal polyps – including Dupixent, Nucala, Xolair, and Tezspire.

We’ll tailor your treatment plan to your needs — with the goal of lasting relief and fewer infections over time.