Common among teenagers and young adults, glandular fever is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)[1]. Although not typically a serious condition, coming down with glandular fever can be an unpleasant experience, with symptoms including a high fever,...

From nasal congestion and a reduced sense of smell to a sore throat and high temperature, there are a range of common symptoms you may experience if you are suffering from a cold, the flu or a sinus infection[1]. While...

Whether you are full of a winter cold or are being badly affected by summer allergies, nasal congestion – when your nose becomes inflamed and feels blocked – is a symptom of many minor illnesses. Typically these are nothing to...

Your sinuses play an important role in your health and wellbeing – but where exactly are they located, and what do they look like? While it’s likely you’re already aware that you have sinuses, it pays to know a little...

If you have a common cold, the flu, sinusitis or allergies, one of the main symptoms you may be struggling with is a blocked, stuffy nose. This is known as nasal congestion, and it can be extremely uncomfortable and painful...

Your sinuses are a network of small, hollow cavities in the skull that are located around the nose and eyes. Your body’s sinuses can be found through your cheekbones, forehead, between your eyes and between the eyes, and they produce...