How is treatment different after surgery?created at May 08, 2009It doesn't mean that you won't get sinusitis any more, but it is often easier to treat. Surgery is not meant to cure the disease. Once the sinuses have been opened up by surgery, it is possible to wash out the sinuses if necessary , and as a result, someti... |
What kind of effects do tobacco smoke and other irritants have on the sinuses?created at May 08, 2009Tobacco 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)... |
How to remove attached ticks ?created at May 06, 2009Prompt 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 ... |
Side effects of vulvar cancer surgerycreated at May 05, 2009The 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... |
Side effects of chemotheray for ovarian cancercreated at May 05, 2009With chemotherapy, side effects depend on which drugs the patient receives, as well as personal variance from patient to patient. In general, chemotherapy drugs affect rapidly dividing cells. The drugs kill cancer cells, but also affect other cells in the ... |
The 30 Seconds Cure for Hiccupcreated at May 03, 20091. Start by inhaling through your mouth until your lungs feel full (when it feels like you cannot inhale any more). For overall best results, try to do this as quickly as you can. DO NOT LET ANY AIR OUT. 2. Swallow. You are not really swallowing anything b... |
Does it matter what time I use my medication?created at May 03, 2009Check with your dermatologist or pharmacist. If you were taking one dose a day of an antibiotic, you could probably take it in the morning, at midday or in the evening, although you should pick one time of day and stay with it throughout your treatment. Wi... |
What about a second opinion for Colorectal Cancer?created at May 03, 2009Seeking a second opinion for a colorectal cancer diagnosis is a common and prudent step.A second opinion allows you to gain additional perspectives on the diagnosis,staging,treatment plan,and prognosis from another qualified oncologist or colorectal surgeo... |
Drugs causing Acnecreated at May 03, 2009Surely we know how various items can cause skin reactions. We all know people who break out when stung by bees, or people who get rashes when they eat certain foods. It's no surprise that there are some drugs that cause our oil glands to get a little exube... |