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  • Health: Asthma Misdiagnosis Is Common

    Don’t think you have asthma….try the following: 1. Reflux can mimic symptoms of asthma with cough & wheeze 2. You might need a Aridol challenge test to be sure. 3. Don’t forget about sinus infection which can mimic coughing. 4. Make sure you’ve performed lung function! (PFTs) 5. Vocal Cord Dysfunction can sneak in as…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • Oklahoma Drivers…Shut ’em Down.

    Without a doubt, driving on ice and snow should be reserved for the experienced drivers only.  We don’t need more wrecks on Hwy 169 that what we already have to endure.  But when the forecast for a winter storm brings on a run for bread and milk, we may have gone a bit too far. …

  • 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…

  • 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…