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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...

What is done if I have to have sinus surgery?   (created at May 08, 2009)   54  

You should first understand that I am not a surgeon, so this is from the perspective of someone who has seen the surgery, and had the surgery done, but who doesn't do the surgery himself. The surgery, called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may ...

When should surgery be considered?   (created at May 08, 2009)   45  

A small percentage of patients with chronic sinusitis will fail to improve even with the best medical treatment. In most studies of patients treated by allergists who specialize in treatment of chronic sinusitis, this is less than 10% of patients who have ...

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...

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...

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...