2808, 2013

Maximizing the efficacy of intranasal inhalers in allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis

/ August 28, 2013/ Allergy, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 1 comments

Maximizing the efficacy of intranasal inhalers in allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis   Raghuvir B. Gelot M.D. F.A.C.S. Otolaryngology Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital 202 NC Hwy 42 West Ahoskie, N.C. 27910 Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of lining inside the nose. In addition to oral medicines such as antihistamines, decongestants and leukotriene blockers, it is also commonly treated with intranasal

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2108, 2013

What causes blockage of sinus drainage, leading to inflammation

/ August 21, 2013/ Sinus Anatomy, Sinus Infections, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 4 comments

What causes blockage of sinus drainage, leading to inflammation? Rakesh Chandra, MD Associate Professor Clinical Practice Director Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery About the author: Dr. Rakesh Chandra is Clinical Practice Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He is an Editor

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1408, 2013

TREATMENT FOR ACUTE SINUS INFECTIONS

/ August 14, 2013/ Sinus, Sinus Infections, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 1 comments

TREATMENT FOR ACUTE SINUS INFECTIONS Douglas Nadel, MD Board Certified in Otorhinolaryngology Pinnacle ENT Associates www. Pentadocs.com About the author: Dr. Nadel has been practicing Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) in Doylestown, Pennsylvania since 1997. He completed Medical School and Residency training at the University of Pennsylvania. Usually sinus infections cause pain or pressure around the eyes, in the cheeks,

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0608, 2013

Saline Irrigations and Topical Steroids Before and After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

/ August 6, 2013/ Nasal Irrigation, Sinus, Sinus Surgery, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 0 comments

Saline Irrigations and Topical Steroids Before and After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Dr. Sepehr Oliaei, MD Department of Otorhinolaryngology Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, WA About the author: Dr. Oliaei is a widely published Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon who has recently joined the Multicare Health System in King and Pierce Counties in Washington state. He has a special interest in minimally

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3107, 2013

A Natural Adjunct For Sinus Relief

/ July 31, 2013/ Natural Relief, Otolaryngology, Rhinosinusitis, Sinus, Sinus Anatomy, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 0 comments

A Natural Adjunct For Sinus Relief Chau Nguyen MD FACS Director, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Ventura County Medical Center Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Department of Head & Neck Surgery Using saltwater to clear the nose and sinuses has its origins in India, dating back thousands of years.  It is a part of traditional Indian medicine, or Ayurveda.  More

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