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outdoor allergens
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as “hay fever,” affects more than 35 million people in the United States. These seasonal allergies are caused by substances called allergens. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall. During these times, seasonal allergic rhinitis sufferers experience increased symptoms-sneezing, [...]
rhinitis
Do you have bouts of sneezing and itching, or a runny or stuffy nose that do not seem to go away? If so, you may have rhinitis. Rhinitis is one of the most common illnesses in the United States , affecting more than 50 million people. It often coexists with other respiratory disorders, such as asthma. [...]
complications of sinusitis
When sinusitis is managed properly, complications rarely occur. However, because of the close proximity of such structures as the intracranial cavity and the orbit, in certain circumstances these infections may spread and cause life-threatening sequelae. These complications may occur after either acute or chronic infections but do so more commonly after the former. The following [...]
headache and sinusitis
Headache is a common complaint that is often associated with sinusitis. However, the true cause for a headache may be difficult to determine because headaches have many causes. The United States Center for Disease Control reports that sinusitis affects over 30 million people and is the most common chronic disease in this country. Thus, many [...]
what to expect after sinus surgery
Many studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of patients who undergo endoscopic sinus surgery are ultimately very satisfied with their results. As with all surgeries there is a convalescent period after this procedure, although it is usually much milder now than in years past with the advent of endoscopes, minimally invasive procedures and smaller [...]
complications of sinus surgery
Surgery on the nasal septum, turbinates, and sinuses is recommended only after it has been determined that medical management has been unsuccessful. While these procedures are generally very successful, patients must be aware of certain risks before electing to proceed. These risks include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Postoperative bleeding: Aspirin, ibuprofen and [...]
snoring and nasal congestion
How can nasal congestion cause snoring? At rest and during sleep, nasal breathing is the natural human state. If a situation exists whereby insufficient air is taken in by nasal breathing, mouth breathing takes over. When nasal congestion forces mouth breathing during sleep, greater negative pressure develops behind the uvula and soft palate. This negative pressure [...]
loss of taste and smell with sinusitis
Remember holding your nose when your mother was about to give you a spoonful of medicine? Even as a child you realized the close relationship between what you taste and what you smell. If your favorite eating pleasures have lost their delicious taste, it is usually a decreased sense of smell that is to blame. Taste and [...]
sinusitis diagnosis
Trouble with sinusitis? Wonder why your nose is blocked? Annoyed by headaches, too? Around the world, physicians continue to increase their understanding of sinusitis. In spite of the many new methods of diagnosing and managing true sinusitis, the most important thing is being certain you actually have obtained the correct diagnosis! Sinusitis: Difficult to Determine Sinusitis may give [...]
25 cities to avoid if you have allergies
The top 25 cities to avoid if you have allergies in 2007 was compiled by the Asthma and Allergy foundation and ranked based on three factors (1) pollen counts, (2) medication usage by allergy patients, and (3) number of board certified allergists per patient–indicating how challenging it would be to live in these cities with [...]
battling pet allergies
Almost 70% of U.S. households have domestic pets, equally divided between cats and dogs - that’s 100 million pets! But almost 10 million pet owners — including kids — are allergic to their animals and must be extra careful around their furry friends. A pet’s dander, skin flakes, saliva and urine can cause an allergic reaction [...]
hayfever
Do you experience runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion in the same season year after year? Do you seem to get “colds” often? If so, you may be suffering from a common condition known as hayfever, or allergic rhinitis. An understanding of the causes, symptoms and treatments can help make your allergy season more bearable. Causes Allergic rhinitis is a [...]
fungal sinusitis
Fungi as a group are found nearly everywhere on the planet, including the human body. Of the approximately 50,000 kinds of fungi, only a few dozen have been implicated in human illness. In most cases, these various fungi coexist in a natural balance with other microorganisms that colonize our bodies. However, in certain circumstances, fungi [...]
nasal polyps
Blocked nose? Food seem less tasty? Thick, discolored nasal drainage? You might be suffering from nasal polyps - a treatable nasal problem. Nasal polyps are non cancerous growths occurring in the nose or sinuses. Other types of polyps occur in the bowel or urinary bladder, but have no relationship to those in the nose and sinuses. [...]
sinusitis in children
Sinusitis is the inflammation of one or more of the sinuses that drain into the nose. Everyone has four sets of sinuses. In children, the ethmoid sinuses are most commonly affected. A common cold may start a sinus infection. Also, unusual little things such as a peanut, a raisin or a bead pushed into the nose [...]
cellulose powder for dust mite allergy
Cellulose powder–such as the commercially available Nasaleze–is an inert and natural substance that can be applied (either through sniffing or nasal sprays) into the nose as a means of reducing the effect of allergens and preventing symptoms of allergic rhinitis as well as having to take medications. No large-scale clinical trials have been performed, however, small clinical trials and reports [...]
Air Purifier Reviews - Your Ten Best Bets
Shopping for an air purifier can be difficult with so many makes and models on the market. Your strongest ally when shopping for an air purifier (or any expensive purchase, for that matter) are consumer reviews. Nothing should sway your decision more than what people like YOU who have tried the machine think of it: [...]
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