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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)...

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...

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 if the surgery doesn't help for sinus surgery ?   (created at May 08, 2009)   42  

First, be patient, recovery from surgery takes weeks (occasionally months). If you aren't better at that point then there are many possibilities including allergies, immune problems, fungal infection of the sinuses, scarring from the original surgery, sinu...

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...

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...

Does other diseases accompany Lyme disease?   (created at May 06, 2009)   53  

Several other infections can sometimes be found in tick secretions.If these are also passed into the bloodstream, they too may establish and complicate the symptoms and outlook.

What is the treatment for Lyme disease?   (created at May 06, 2009)   48  

The outlook varies from person to person. Whilst it is extremely unusual for the illness to be fatal, symptoms can range from mild to very severe. It is not in a patient’s best interests for the disease to remain untreated. Treatment is with antibiotics an...

How does Lyme disease start?   (created at May 06, 2009)   55  

A clinical case of Lyme disease occurs when a person is infected by a tick bite. Symptoms follow after an incubation period that may last between two and thirty days. However, on some occasions, the bacteria do not cause disease straight away. The bacteria...

How to remove attached ticks ?   (created at May 06, 2009)   58  

Prompt removal of ticks decreases the chances of getting Lyme disease. The proper and easiest method is to grasp the tick with fine tweezers, as near the skin as you can, and gently pull it straight out. Be careful not to squeeze the tick when removing it ...

Treatment for Lyme disease   (created at May 06, 2009)   55  

Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics. Timely treatment increases chances of recovery and may lessen the severity of any later symptoms in both animals and man. The most effective treatment will be recommended by your physician or in the case of your an...

How do I prevent age spots from recurring?   (created at May 05, 2009)   53  

If you take the Balance Analysis and find that there is an imbalance in your system, you can generally restore balance through simple, natural methods that affect your food choices and activity choices. You can do this by visiting an Ayurvedic physician or...

Side effects of vulvar cancer surgery   (created at May 05, 2009)   53  

The consequences of curative surgery can be psychologically devastating, as vulvar surgery can result in lifelong anatomic alterations. Sexual dysfunction is common because of loss of clitoris in some clinical situations and in general because of alteratio...

Tobacco as risk factors for vulvar cancer   (created at May 05, 2009)   69  

Smoking exposes the body to many cancer-causing chemicals that affect more than the lungs. These harmful substances can be absorbed into the lining of the lungs and spread throughout the body. Among women who have a history of genital warts, smoking furthe...

Treatment for Liver Cancer? What should I ask?   (created at May 04, 2009)   53  

Three kinds of treatment are used to treat liver cancer:     * Surgery – taking out the cancer in an operation     * Chemotherapy – using antidrugs to kill cancer cells     * Radiation therapy – aiming high-energy rays at the cancer to destroy it A doctor ...

Biological Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   59  

Biological therapy is a cancer treatment that helps the body’s immune (defense) system attack and destroy cancer cells. For some patients, biological therapy may be combined with chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment after surgery. Patients may need to stay i...
Biological Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   56  

Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is the use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing. Like surgery, radiation therapy is local therapy; it can affect cancer only in the treated area. Radiation is sometimes used befo...

What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   76  

Because of advances in diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer, a longer and better life is possible for patients today. Treatment planning takes into account the type of thyroid cancer and the stage of the disease as well as the general health and age o...

How do you diagnose thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   53  

The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam, with special attention to feeling your thyroid and checking for lumps in the neck. You may also be asked to have a blood test or special scans. The best screening test for ...

What are the side effects of treatment for Endocrine Cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   88  

The methods used to treat endocrine cancer are very powerful. That's why treatment often causes side effects. Fortunately, most side effects are temporary. The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the drugs given and the individual response of the patien...

What are the treatment options for endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   53  

Because of advances in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine cancer, a longer and better life is possible for patients today. Treatment planning takes into account the size and location of the tumor, whether it is likely to grow slowly or rapidly, and the g...

Stereotactic radiosurgery for Brain Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   67  

Stereotactic radiosurgery is another way to treat brain tumors. An MRI or CT scan is used to pinpoint the location of the tumor, and the treatment is given in one session. High-energy rays are aimed at the tumor from many angles. A high dose of radiation r...

What is Bone Cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   96  

Cancer that starts in the bone (primary bone cancer) is relatively rare, with about 2,500 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The most common types of bone cancer occur more frequently in children and young adults, while other bone cancer is pr...

What should I do if I find a lump while performing a monthly breast self-exam?   (created at May 03, 2009)   95  

Check the other breast. Some lumpiness is normal. However, if the lump is new or unusual, it warrants examination by a physician. A lump found during a breast self-exam, a clinical breast exam or a mammogram does not necessarily mean that a woman has breas...

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...