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sinus

[sahy-nuhs] / ˈsaɪ nəs /


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One of her children has developed a sinus condition and another has chronic headaches.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

The seeds of Scott’s journey into offshore medical treatments can be traced to about 2002, when he began to experiment with fasting as a way to prevent persistent sinus infections.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2026

Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture in the Philadelphia 76ers' 121-107 home defeat by the Indiana Pacers.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2024

They found him in bed with one of his chronic sinus infections, resting up for the Nobel ceremony two days hence.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

I wanted it so people who are recording can clean out their vocals and sinuses before they sing.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 22, 2025

In the case of Nanotyrannus, most of the holotype consists of skull material filled with sinuses and other irregular features that make it unsuitable for this type of study.

From Science Daily Dec. 9, 2025

"I had a lot of problems with my sinuses when I was younger, so I breathe a lot through my mouth," said Draper.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2025

You feel it enter and push deeper into your body, leaving the lining of your nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs alive with irritation.

From Slate Jan. 16, 2025

He was very proud of his perfect health and was always telling me it was psychosomatic when my sinuses blocked up and I couldn't breathe.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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