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sinus and nasal rinsing- how helpful is it? Sinus and nasal rinsing or lavage has actually been used since ancient times to treat sinus and nasal disease. However, only recently has research been presented to evaluate…
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When Is It Time To Consider Sinus Surgery? It is time to consider sinus or nasal surgery when medical treatment is insufficient to resolve symptoms. In general, those symptoms consist of nasal obstruction, sinus…
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nasal valve stenosis There are many causes of nasal congestion or blockage. Nasal valve collapse or stenosis is often an over looked and under diagnosed cause. Stenosis means abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body.…
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Not only can snoring be an issue for a sleep partner, it can also represent a health problem for a patient if it is associated with sleep disordered breathing including sleep apnea. In the case of sleep disordered…
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What causes loss of smell? 1. The most common cause of loss of smell (also called anosmia) is secondary to a viral infection such as cold or flu. This is usually temporary. Occasionally, it can result in long-term…
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Spring is here and with the warm weather comes increased pollen counts that result in seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies are very common with almost a third of the population affected by environmental…
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While it is quite common to have 1-2 “colds” per year, sinus symptoms that last 2 or more weeks at a time and occur 3 to 5 times a year are considered significant. This should be further investigated to determine the…
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A new article reported in the Journal of Neuroscience concluded that breathing through the nose results in improved memorization abilities versus breathing through the mouth. The study was conducted at the Karolinska…
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Recurring sinus infections can be quite frustrating and usually require frequent medication and possibly time off work or school. These infections normally result in symptoms of facial pressure and headache, as well as…
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