Tag: Nasal spray

  • You’re Right, this has nothing to do with allergy, but it’s interesting.

    In pediatric residency, saw lots of kids with foreign bodies in the esophagus.  How do you tell if a battery or coin is in the “food tube” or windpipe?  C’mon, give it a guess! Story from USA Today on swallow injuries

  • Now Here’s a New Medication I haven’t seen in a while

    I have trouble getting patients to use ONE much less TWO nasal sprays for nasal allergy & congestion.  Now I may have a solution this year.  The buzz on the street is Meda pharmacueticals will be introducing a nasal spray product with two ingredients for patients suffering from congestion, runny nose and sneezing.  Yes, for what…

  • 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…

  • Nosebleeds from allergy?

    It’ often helpful to review questions that patients will ask, but probably won’t show up in a textbook.  Here’s a little bit about the College of Allergy which can provide you with timely information on topics such as nosebleeds. Q: My son gets frequent nosebleeds during the late spring. When he wakes up in the morning there is…