Sinus problems are very common. In fact, according to the CDC, 28.9 million people (11.6% of the US population) have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. In addition, 14.7% of people had at least one episode of sinusitis in the past year. This results in 22 million visits to physicians each year. Sinusitis is basically an […]
The integration of a well-trained Nurse Practitioner specializing in ENT/sinus conditions at Nevada Sinus Relief first began five years ago and has expanded with Zonia Fiesta, APRNÂ joining our team. Zonia completed her formal education at the University of Washington and the University of Nevada. She worked as an Intensive Care Unit nurse and in the
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Do you suffer from multiple sinus infections every year? If you require treatment for a sinus infection four or more times a year, your episodes may fall into a category known as recurrent acute sinusitis. There may be different reasons for recurring infections including immune problems or allergies. However, many people with recurrent acute sinusitis
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Use of intranasal steroids for rhinitis and sinusitis have been a mainstay of treatment for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinitis for decades. Nasal spray delivery systems have been used for over 30 years. Basically, steroids are potent anti-inflammatory medications. They can decrease a number of symptoms associated with nose allergies and irritation of the nasal
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There are numerous causes of a stuffy nose from colds to allergies to nasal polyps. However, there are some home remedies for treating sinus congestion that may help. 1. Clean out the gunk: Thick mucus, whether from allergies or a sinus infection, can obstruct the breathing passages of your nose. Using a saline rinse can
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A new medication for sinus and nasal polyps has been introduced to help patients with this condition, especially when polyps are recurrent. Nasal and sinus polyps develop as a result of inflammation within the sinus and nasal mucus membranes. This inflammatory reaction, frequently due to severe allergies, results in changes in the lining of the
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The health science behind nose or nasal breathing is highlighted in a new book entitled Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Ongoing research from Stanford as well as other sources tells us that breathing through the nose has significant health advantages over mouth breathing. Nasal breathing decreases snoring, improves treatment of sleep apnea,
This is a very timely subject because of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. A recently published article in the prestigious IFAR (International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology) journal concluded that smell and taste loss was reported in 68% of Covid-19 positive patients. Fortunately, about 74% of these patients recovered their sense of smell after resolution of
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Is Sudafed a good treatment for my blocked nose? Sudafed is a brand name for an oral decongestant that can contain pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (Sudafed PE). Generally, pseudoephederine is a more potent decongestant and is available over-the-counter behind the pharmacy counter. These decongestants are taken by mouth, as opposed to topical decongestant nasal sprays such
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Local allergic rhinitis describes a phenoytpe in which the patient has symptoms characteristic of allergies. Symptoms usually include nasal congestion, postnasal drainage, and excessive mucous production. However, the patient’s allergy testing was negative. This means that the “allergen” could still be causing symptoms. This in turn can irritate the mucous membranes of the nose and
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