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- Treating Your Sinusitis with a Nebulizer - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jillian PhillipsSome of the main causes of sinus disease are: - blowing the nose too hard - not clearing up the first sign of infection - getting the chills - not resting - drinking too much iced drinks Any of these may lead you to develop a mild infection, but with heavy nose-blowing, infection is spread all ...
Views: 23896 - How to Use and Prepare Homemade Sinus Wash - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Jillian PhillipsSinus washes help relieve the symptoms of hay fever and allergy. In this method, the nasal passages are cleansed by washing away the particles accumulated inside the nose, providing rapid relief from symptoms caused by allergens such as pollen and dust particles. This process of cleansing the ...
Views: 19378(1 vote) - 5 Easy Steps in Getting Rid of Sinus Rhinitis - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsLike sinusitis, sinus rhinitis is a respiratory condition which can make life miserable for its victim. Having this condition means that there is inflammation in the mucus membranes of the nose. It manifests itself through symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion and ...
Views: 8357(1 vote) - Simple Toothache or Sinus Infection? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsWhen you have a toothache, the first thing that comes to mind is that you might have tooth cavities, abscesses or other dental problems. Immediately, you visit a dentist for professional help. But did it ever happen to you where the dentist didn’t find anything wrong with your teeth? If this is ...
Views: 6365(1 vote) - How Can a Nasal Nebulizer Help Your Sinusitis? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you suffering from sinusitis or sinus infection? Do you fail to respond to oral antibiotics or intravenous treatment, or cannot tolerate them? Are you not open to sinus surgery or still suffer sinus problems even after the surgery? A nasal nebulizer can be the solution, so you can once again ...
Views: 6284 - Nebulizer Therapy for Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsYou might have heard of a nebulizer machine before. A nebulizer is typically a small electricity-driven machine powered by an air compressor. A nebulizer can change medication from its liquid form to aerosol or mist particles that can be directly inhaled. This process is aptly known as ...
Views: 5871 - Sinusitis Complications: Worst Case Scenarios - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsThe inflammation of one or all of the sinus cavities is termed as sinusitis. The inflammation, in turn, causes the sinus and even the nasal cavities to constrict so that the mucus cannot drain properly. This environment is very inviting for bacteria to proliferate and invade the sinus cavities. ...
Views: 5784 - Compounding Pharmacy – History and Trends - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jillian PhillipsCompounding pharmacy is a practice in pharmacy that specializes in creating drugs by mixing various ingredients. It has been the dominant way of creating medicines for hundreds of years and was only replaced by mass-produced drugs 50 years ago when 60% of all medications were produced by ...
Views: 5457(1 vote) - Nasal and Sinus Drainage: Color Clues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsThe Slime on Our Side You might have never given it much thought, but mucus- the clear, slippery secretion covering the mucous membranes, is a hardworking ally that works day in and out to keep nasty infections at bay. Mucus is typically produced by mucous cells. Mucus contains mostly ...
Views: 5380 - Get the Facts on Nebulized Sinus Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsIf you are experiencing sinusitis or have experienced it before, you may well know about the discomforts, inconvenience and suffering that this illness brings. Colds, headache, coughing, congestion, facial pain and pressure, and post nasal drip are the most common symptoms of sinusitis. The sad ...
Views: 4488 - Can Deviated Nasal Septum Cause Sinus Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsDeviated Nasal Septum What is a deviated nasal septum? What are the implications of this condition? Does it cause sinus problems for a person? These are just some of the questions that might run on your mind if you are diagnosed with having deviated nasal septum. Ideally, the nasal septum is ...
Views: 3711(2 votes) - Managing Subacute Sinusitis with Antibiotics - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsAn inflammation of the sinuses that developed from acute sinusitis, subacute sinusitis has symptoms that persist for as long as 4 weeks, but no more than 8 weeks. Otherwise, it is classified as acute (for less than 4 weeks) or chronic (for more than 8 weeks). Clinically, subacute sinusitis ...
Views: 3093(1 vote) - Myths and Facts about Sinusitis - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsWith so many people suffering from sinusitis, it is quite common for several myths to exist about this condition. But believing the myths only leads to more pain, discomfort and suffering. Because of this, it is important to set the record straight and arm people with the knowledge about ...
Views: 2808(1 vote) - Sinusitis vs Rhinitis: A Differential Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsDoctor in the House Know Dr. Gregory House? Yup, he’s that limping, grouchy, brilliant doctor in the series House, M.D. who works with his team on differential diagnosis. Be it in real or reel life, making a differential diagnosis is very important because unfortunately, symptoms are hardly ...
Views: 2764 - Your Questions Answered: Nebulizer Therapy for Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAren’t Nebulizers for Asthma Therapy? Asthmatics may perhaps be among the group of people to whom nebulizers are most familiar with. Either in a health facility or even at home, we may have come across an asthma patient breathing in medicated mist through a face mask or nasal prongs connected ...
Views: 2255 - Prescription for Sinus Medication - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhen having sinus problems, there are some prescription sinus medication options that you can consider. Most commonly for example, antibiotics are prescribed by doctors to help in resolving sinus problems caused by bacterial infection. Focusing on possible causes of your sinus problems can ...
Views: 2069 - Benefits of Sinus Irrigation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus irrigation comes in other different names such as sinus wash, sinus rinse or sinus flushing. But just the same, sinus irrigation is the process of flushing excess mucus, bacteria and other debris out of the nose and sinuses. The principle is quite simple: a solution made from a combination ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - End the Battle with Chronic Sinusitis - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you suffering from persistent and long-lasting sinusitis symptoms? Your nose keeps running and running relentlessly? Is your throat perpetually sore? If you are experiencing these sinus and nasal discomforts for a long time now, it is time to wage a battle with chronic sinusitis. What is ...
Views: 1966 - Easy Steps in Doing Nasal Irrigation - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsYour nose definitely has functions that cannot be disrupted. It filters the air and keeps it moist, and plays an important role in your overall well-being and health. It is, thus, very important that the health of the nose, especially its inner structures, are well-preserved. When your nose ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Sinus Tachycardia: Clearing up the Mucus and the Confusion - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhat’s in a Name? For a lot of people, the word “sinus” brings to mind the air-filled cavities found in the skull. Humans have eight of them located behind the eyes, cheeks and forehead. When one or more of these sinuses become inflamed, a condition called sinusitis results. Among the ...
Views: 1821 - New Sinus Medication That Really Works - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you tired of sinus treatment products that barely give you the results you want? Do you play hit or miss when finding the right medicine for sinusitis? Think about it. How much time and money have you spent searching for the best sinus medication all these years? For many of us, too ...
Views: 1750 - Fighting Sinusitis With Nasal Nebulizers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsThe sinuses are hollow cavities in the head, which are normally filled with one of two substances – mucus and air. In some cases, however, a third type of substance may be found sitting within your sinuses – foreign materials. These can range from plain old dust, molds, pollen, and smoke, to ...
Views: 1689 - Basic Things You Need To Know About Sinusitis - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinusitis or sinus infection is the inflammation or swelling of the mucosal lining of any of the four pairs of paranasal sinuses embedded in the bones of the skull. This lining produces mucus which serves to clear out bacteria and foreign particles from the sinuses to keep these from clogging. ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - How to Prevent Fungal Sinusitis - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsDo you have chronic fungal sinusitis? Have you tried all possible fixes but still fail to find the right cure for your sinusitis? Did you know that you are in great risk of losing your battle with fungal sinusitis if you do not directly target the real cause? Fungal Sinusitis - Causes and ...
Views: 1655 - Terrified by Nasal Polyp? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhen it comes to nasal and respiratory health, the subject of nasal polyps is not often talked about. But did you know that a nasal polyp can cause sinusitis? Likewise, people with allergic rhinitis are prone to nasal polyp growths whereas an estimated 20% of chronic sinusitis patients develop ...
Views: 1649 - Sinus Nebulization: An Alternative Sinusitis Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsNowadays, there are already different ways to deal with a sinus infection. Some people go for home treatment. In general, this involves doing measures at home to treat the symptoms. Usually this can be done through diet modifications. For one, experts recommend keeping off from milk and other ...
Views: 1623 - Beat Sinusitis with Sinus Medication Topical Therapy - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinusitis and allergic rhinitis patients have discovered the benefits of sinus medication topical therapy to combat their chronic sinusitis ailments. This kind of therapy brings cutting edge technology into sinus treatments that patients have never experienced before. This therapy is also very ...
Views: 1616 - Break the Sinus Curse! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinusitis is now one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting almost 40 million Americans every year. A sinus infection is not life-threatening, but has a very significant impact on a person’s quality of living. It is also found that sinusitis is one of the major ...
Views: 1537 - Fungi: The Unusual Sinus Infection Suspects - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsTalking about sinus infection, you could be thinking bacterial invasion is what causes it. You are partly correct. Most bouts with sinusitis emerge as a result of bacterial infection. However, bacteria aren’t the ONLY organisms that can cause sinus infections. Other organisms could cause sinus ...
Views: 1452 - Sinus Infection Rinse Treatments - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infection rinse has proven to be an excellent natural cure and effective home remedy for sinus infection. There are several ways to perform a sinus infection rinse. The following are only a few of your options: Sinus Infection Rinse with the Use of a Plastic Syringe - this method is ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - Sinus Surgery to Cure Your Chronic Sinusitis - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsChronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air spaces behind the bones of the upper face between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. Normally, the sinuses drain through small openings into the inside of the nose. Anything that obstructs ...
Views: 1423 - How to Spot a Good Nebulizer - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsLevel Up A nebulizer is a small to medium sized, usually electricity-powered medical device. It is used to break up medical solutions/suspensions into small aerosol droplets, for direct inhalation to the lungs from its mouthpiece or mask. Nebulizers are probably most familiar among ...
Views: 1344 - Clearing Your Blocked Sinus Naturally - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhen your sinuses are blocked, it can be frustrating and irritating to go about your normal routine. Eating and sleeping can be difficult, as you are unable to breathe properly. It can also affect your sense of balance and cause sinus headaches when the blockage reaches the ears. Aside from ...
Views: 1331 - Home Nebulizer Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Jillian PhillipsA nebulizer, also known as a breathing machine, changes asthma medication from a liquid to a mist, so that it can be more easily inhaled into the lungs. Home nebulizer therapy is particularly effective in providing nebulized sinus treatment for infants and small children and anyone who is unable ...
Views: 1322 - Simple Ways to Prevent Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsIf you want to prevent sinus infection, there are a number of simple ways that you can do so. There is no need to stress yourself, and you are not required to learn about them too much. But you do have to be faithful in performing the preventive steps that work for you, or else sinus infection ...
Views: 1308 - Why Nebulized Sinus Treatment Can Work for You - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you one the millions worldwide who, every so often experience cold-like symptoms like a stuffed nose with mucus discharge, headaches, facial pressure or toothache? If you do, you could be suffering from a sinus infection. What Can You Do? There are different ways to deal with a sinus ...
Views: 1288 - Win the Battle Against Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsYou Know, Right? Sinus infections are brought about by an infection that inflames the mucous membranes lining the nasal and sinus passages and blocks the sinus openings. The results- - a headache that feels like your head being crushed from various facial points; - a bad cough that worsens ...
Views: 1283 - Chronic Sinusitis in Children - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsChronic sinusitis is often difficult to diagnose in children since they rarely present with the same signs and symptoms as adults. In addition, children have frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URI). It may be difficult to distinguish recurrent URIs from chronic sinus disease. The ...
Views: 1237 - Relieving Your Congestion - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsCongestion can be the result of a cold, flu, allergies or a sinus infection. The symptoms of sinus infection congestion can be painful pressure within the nostril and facial area. Your sinuses naturally produce mucus, which helps to moisturize and drain the nasal passage. When your sinus opening ...
Views: 1235(3 votes) - Say Goodbye to Sinus Headache - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsMany people dread having sinusitis, as its symptoms can make your life miserable. One of the most dreaded symptoms is sinus headache – a deep and throbbing pain felt in the head and face. Headache brought about by sinusitis is often mistaken to be tension headaches or migraine. To know more ...
Views: 1213 - 5 Reasons Why You Should Do Nasal Irrigation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsIf you are suffering from chronic nasal allergies, sinus infections and rhinitis, nasal irrigation is one way to deal with all your nasal problems. Stuffy nose, colds and congestion are always present during nasal infections, which means that the nasal passages are perpetually clogged. The nasal ...
Views: 1211 - Common Cold or Sinus Infection? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsLink between Common Colds and Sinus Infection • A common cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus, infecting your nose and throat. When you have a cold, you would feel symptoms such as clogged and runny nose, post-nasal drip, headache and fatigue. For some, coughing and low ...
Views: 1182(5 votes) - Focus on Non-Allergic Rhinitis - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsIn medical terms, the suffix “–itis” is used to denote inflammation of a certain area of the body. “Rhino-” on the other hand, refers to the nose. Rhinitis, therefore, refers to the condition in which there is inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Most people actually think that rhinitis is the same ...
Views: 1152 - Should You Worry About Nasal Allergy? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsPollen, dust, molds. This stuff is terrifying to many people prone to nasal allergy. If you are among them, this is equivalent to watery and itchy eyes, swelling, runny nose, sneezing and congestion. When nasal allergy strikes, it can mean sleepless nights, stress and endless worry. It is very ...
Views: 1145 - Fungal Sinusitis Q&A - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsQ: Is Fungal Sinusitis Common? A: The fungi that cause fungal sinusitis include the most common varieties of fungi we know, such as the common bread molds. Furthermore, these fungal elements are found almost anywhere - in the soil and even in the air we breathe. Quite surprisingly though, there ...
Views: 1105 - Sinusitis Can Ruin Your Summer Plans - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhether you are planning for a trek to the mountains, a simple trip to the beach or a vacation in Europe, sinusitis can bring extreme obstacles to one of your grandest summer getaways if you are prone to sinus and allergy problems. Never thought of that, have you? What Sinusitis is All ...
Views: 1093 - Using Antibiotics for Sinusitis - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsMost of the time, sinusitis is brought about by bacteria trapped inside the sinuses, starting an infection. Symptoms such as headaches, facial pain, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and constant sneezing begin to emerge. At this point, it is highly advisable for the patient to consult a doctor ...
Views: 1090 - Topical Medication for Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infections are fairly common, affecting some 30 million individuals in the United States alone. Though not always serious, some people get sinus infections bad enough to debilitate them in some way because of sinus pressure headaches, facial pain, congestion and general fatigue. If you ...
Views: 1089 - Colds and Allergies Getting Worse? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre your colds and nasal allergies getting out of hand? Are you using all treatments possible to no avail? If so, then you could have developed more serious problems such as a sinus infection or sinusitis. Many cases of colds and allergies lead to sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal ...
Views: 1081 - Treating Your Sinus Infection Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus trouble comes in two versions: acute and chronic. The acute attack of sinusitis, which lasts for a week to ten days, produces a headache that can range in intensity from minor to what feels like bone shattering. Chronic sinus infection symptoms seldom causes head pain, although it does ...
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