SINUS PROBLEM PREVENTION

/ July 25, 2013/ Cold & Flu, Sinus, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 3 comments

SINUS PROBLEM PREVENTION Lynda Visher-West, D.O. Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon About the author: Board Certified Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon with over 20 years practice in Dallas Texas. Graduated from DePauw University in 1980 and then received a Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Science from Columbia University in 1982. Did medical school and residency training through Oklahoma State University-College of

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Rhinitis Medicamentosa

/ July 17, 2013/ Sinus, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 1 comments

Rhinitis Medicamentosa (“The drug induced nasal stuffiness”)   Douglas Leventhal, M.D. Board Certified Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery with special interest in Rhinology and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Physician at ENT & Allergy Associates Oradell, NJ About the author: Dr. Leventhal graduated with high honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his medical degree from UMDNJ, graduating first in

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Benefit of saline irrigations in sinusitis and allergic rhinitis

/ July 10, 2013/ Allergy, Nasal Irrigation, Sinus, Sinusitis & Rhinitis/ 3 comments

Benefit of saline irrigation in sinusitis and allergic rhinitis Devin M. Cunning, MD, FACS Diplomat American Board of Otolaryngology Diplomat ABOto, Sleep Medicine Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Nasal saline irrigation are integral to the treatment of chronic sinusitis and are a helpful adjuvant in treating allergic rhinitis. Most problems with the sino-nasal cavities generally begin with inflammation.  With

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Saline nasal douches as a treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis

/ June 25, 2013/ Sinus/ 10 comments

Saline nasal douches as a treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (Long term inflammation of the sinuses) Peter John Wormald MD, FRACS, FCS(SA), FRCS, MBChB Professor and Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia About the author: Professor Peter-John Wormald, MD is one of the world’s foremost sinus surgeons and a recognized world leader in sinus related technology. He has

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Chili Peppers and Nasal Congestion

/ November 8, 2011/ Allergy, Default, General, Sinus/ 5 comments

Chili Peppers to Clear Your Sinuses November is in full swing and so is the cough/cold season. Don’t let congestion bog you down. The next time you’re feeling a bit stuffed up and want some immediate relief, try reaching for some chili peppers! If you love spicy food, this is the perfect cure for you. Have you ever eaten spicy

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