Millions of Americans in pursuit of a remedy for stuffy nose and sinus pressure turn to over the counter (OTC) nasal sprays because of their quick action, availability and presumed safety.
But did you know prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) often leads to addiction?
Case in Point: A 32-year-old male was referred to me because of complaints of chronic nasal blockage. The patient suspected his problem was hay fever (allergic rhinitis). During the interview, he revealed that a year...
Hi, I hope that everyone is doing ok with his or her spring-time allergies. Frequently I am asked which is better to treat allergies:... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) affects about 30 million people in America and has increased in prevalence over the last 25 years. Allergy... Read more »
Do you like to take pills? I don't, and I know I'm not alone in feeling that way. But when we have bothersome allergy symptoms, whether... Read more »
One of the first posts I wrote when I joined MyAllergyNetwork.com was about how you could know which allergy medicine would be best for... Read more »
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Ah, summer camp. It either brings back fond memories of sing-alongs by the fire and archery lessons with new friends -- or swatting bat-sized... Read more »
Kids who have allergies may find relief by using Allermist, a nasal spray currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration. In a recent... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A nosebleed is loss of blood from the tissue lining the nose. Bleeding most commonly occurs in one nostril only.Alternative NamesBleeding from the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A nosebleed is loss of blood from the mucous membranes that line the nose, most commonly from one nostril only. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nose emergencies include nosebleeds, an object lodged in the nose, and a broken nose. Considerations A fractured nose is the most common... Read more »