Daily Nosebleeds Jonathan M. Lee, MD Assistant Professor, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA About the author: Dr. Jonathan Lee is Board Certified in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology at Harvard University, and he did his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania. His research
What are the benefits of nasal irrigation for head colds and flu symptoms for children? Jaime S. Estrada, RN,BSN, PHN, MSN Credentialed School Nurse and Associate Professor at National University About the author: As a school nurse for over 21 years, Mrs. Estrada has provided primary health care to students and parents. With the flu season quickly approaching, an increase
Rinse my nose with salt water? Really?!?! Joanne M. Vitanza, M.D. Board Certified Allergist-Immunologist About the author: Joanne M. Vitanza, M.D. I am a board-certified Allergist-Immunologist with 15 years of clinical practice experience in the metro Denver area treating patients with nasal and sinus disease. Yes! Really!! Everyone has nasal mucus, since it is the body’s natural way of clearing
Honey and Allergies: Sweet Relief or Sticky Disappointment?? Lisa Dargel, MS, MPAS, PA-C Houston Allergy and Asthma Clinic www.allergyhouston.com About the author: LISA ADAMS DARGEL, PA-C, is a board certified physician assistant with a special interest in preventative medicine and immunology. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduation, she
Starve a cold, feed a fever? Or is it feed a cold, starve a fever? David B Engler MD, FACAAI, FAAAI Board Certified Pediatric & Adult Allergist and Immunologist www.allergyhouston.com About the author: Dr. David B Engler is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. He trained