Category: Sinusitis
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Reddit Has It All
Not sure I want to rinse my nose everyday for sinus problems, but here goes. I advise rinsing the nose for chronic sinusitis every day, but patients initially turn their nose up at this suggestion (pun intended). I find myself intrigued at the interest in nasal irrigation, flushing, or whatever else you want to call…
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Myth is, after all, the never ending story.
Excuse my ranting and raving about myths in #allergy, but it’s true our minds need to “get in gear” for what we believe. Does it really make sense and does information we believe come from reliable sources? Let’s try and debunk a few myths about allergy while it’s fresh in your mind. Once I start…
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Natural Home Remedies for Sinusitis
Originally posted on Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance: What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis afflicts millions of Americans each year. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sinusitis “simply means your sinuses are inflamed, red and swollen, because of an infection or another problem.” Sinusitis can be very irritating to deal with and women are…
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The joy of balloon sinusplasty
Regardless of the procedure used or testing required, it’s always nice to be reminded of patient’s perspective! Thanks for the laughs as well!
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Think twice before using antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis ( simple sinusitis )
Even with simple sinusitis, the underlying process is “inflammation” not always infection. CLINICALNEWS.ORG View original post 311 more words
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My Sinuses Suck!
Sinus pressure can be a real problem during the cold, winter months. Do I take decongestants or antihistamines? Sudafed or Zyrtec? Are my allergies acting up? Here are some pointers on dealing with sinus infections and sinus pressure with some really cool slides at the end: Most allergens are gone in December-January, so the statement…
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Are CT scans dangerous?
Research does demonstrate that in children, CT scans can lead to a small, but measurable increase in the risk of cancer. How does one protect your child, yet obtain the x-rays that will give the proper diagnosis and are clinically indicated? I am of course referring to a CT (coronal) scan of sinuses used to…
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Cold, Flu, or Allergy–Take the challenge!
At the bottom of this handout from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, you’ll find the table that should help you determine if you have a cold or allergies….call me if questions.
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Merry Christmas to All, and to All…..
Good Night! That comes from the Man himself. You won’t sleep well if you can’t breathe! Unfortunately, sinusitis is quite common during the Christmas Holidays. Often patients don’t know what can be done about it. But let’s start from the very beginning….. What are the signs and symptoms of chronic sinus infection? 1. Nasal congestion…
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Does it Help to Irrigate My Sinuses?
Chronic RhinoSinusitis (CRS) is a source of increased medical costs and decreased quality of life for many adult & pediatric patients each year. Evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines include recommendations for the use of nasal saline irrigation (NSI) as a significant treatment component or effective adjunct therapy for CRS; however, the research reviewed did not clearly…
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