Below are specific links to pertinent web pages sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and/or the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. You should find these sites extremely informative in your quest for knowledge about Sinus and Allergy disorders.

Sinus Related Links:

Sinus Frequently Asked Questions
Click on this link to view answers to some frequently asked questions about sinus disorders.

Sinus Headaches
This link provides information on the causes and treatment of sinus headaches.

Fungal Sinusitis
This link describes one of the less common forms of sinusitis, which is gaining more prevalence as mold allergies increase in the United States.

Pediatric Sinusitis
This link describes the causes, evaluation and treatment of sinusitis in the pediatric population.

Sinus Surgery
This link discusses the indications for and some of the technical aspects of sinus surgery.

Allergy Related Links:

Allergies and Hayfever
This link provides an overview of allergies with a discussion of seasonal allergies, better known as hayfever.

Nasal Allergies
This link addresses nasal disorders caused by allergies, i.e. allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, rhinosinusitis.

Allergy Pollen Map
This link provides a map indicating prevalent pollens throughout the United States and their seasonality.

Allergy Q&A
This link provides answers to some common questions about allergies and their diagnosis and treatment as well as explaining why the ENT specialist (Otolaryngologist) is the physician of choice for caring for patients with sinonasal allergies.