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Why do we have sinuses?   (created at May 06, 2009)   55  

The sinuses are air pockets located inside the bones in the skull. They are located to either side of the nose (maxillary), behind and in between the eyes (ethmoid), in the forehead (frontal), and there is one much further back in the head (sphenoid). (For...

What effect do nasal polyps have on sinus problems?   (created at May 08, 2009)   40  

Nasal polyps are not true polyps but rather are probably caused by inflammation in the nose. They look like peeled grapes but are basically fluid-filled sacs. They can be found anywhere in the sinuses or nose and commonly are associated with sinus infectio...

What kind of effects do tobacco smoke and other irritants have on the sinuses?   (created at May 08, 2009)   70  

Tobacco smoke and various other irritants may cause worsening of symptoms. Those irritants include auto exhaust, gasoline fumes, paint fumes, perfume, roach spray and household chemicals such as bleach, etc. Cigarette smoke paralyzes the tiny hairs (cilia)...

Why do I have to keep my nose clear? I can breathe through my mouth.   (created at May 08, 2009)   53  

Believe it or not, your nose is not just a decorative object found on your face, it really has a purpose. It is extremely important to keep the nose clear so it is possible to breath through the nose. It has been found that air exchange into the sinuses oc...

How long does sinusitis have to be treated?   (created at May 08, 2009)   63  

Because of the fact that we are dealing with an abscess which can not be adequately drained without doing a major surgical procedure, it often takes an extended period of time for the sinus infection to be completely treated by what we can call medical dra...

Can you do a culture to find out what bacteria are causing sinus infection?   (created at May 08, 2009)   57  

Unlike most infections ( for example a strep throat), where it is possible to determine the exact bacteria by doing a simple culture, it is not possible to simply take a culture from your nose to determine what the cause is of the sinus infections. The bac...

A vaporizer for sinus treatment   (created at May 07, 2009)   55  

It is also extremely important for most people to use a humidifier, especially in the winter. I prefer a hot mist vaporizer, as long as there isn't any reason not to use one, such as someone around who might get burned. It should preferably be placed at yo...

How long do I have to take antibiotics for sinus treatment?   (created at May 07, 2009)   48  

Because penetration of antibiotics inside the sinuses is poor, an extended treatment is often necessary. Antibiotics do not penetrate well into bone and the bacteria in chronic sinusitis are located inside bone. Typically a minimum of three weeks or more o...

The non drug remedies for sinus infection   (created at May 07, 2009)   54  

Many patients will report that breathing in eucalyptus oils will help open the nose. Steam rooms are also often helpful. Patients often report that after a hot shower their nose seems to open up and they are more comfortable. Some patients also report help...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   (created at May 04, 2009)   71  

The choice of treatment for cervical cancer depends on the location and the size of the tumor, the stage (extent) of the disease, the woman's age and general health, and other factors. Gynecologic oncologists have expertise in the diagnostic evaluation and...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   61  

To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

How do you diagnose endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   80  

The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam. You most likely will be asked to give blood for hormone measurements, and you may also be asked to have an ultrasound, CT scan or MRI to enable the doctor to determine wher...

Oily Food, Greasy Food and Acne   (created at May 03, 2009)   199  

It's funny how researchers can do specialized studies to "prove" something - when really in real world terms they have not proved anything at all. Some researches feel they have proven that greasy food never causes acne. Here's the issue. I have an acne pr...

Blood Pressure Machine Said I Have No Blood Pressure!?   (created at Apr 02, 2009)   411  

If you had no blood pressure you would be dead.The machine is clearly wrong and needs servicing (you should let Walmart know as there are people who use it to monitor their pressure and sadly rely on those machines.)If you have blood pressure issues and ne...