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...
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 »
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) affects about 30 million people in America and has increased in prevalence over the last 25 years. Allergy... Read more »
Asthma has impacted the lives of millions of people for centuries. Many millions of research dollars have unlocked some of the mysteries of... Read more »
Today I would like to discuss quick-relief inhalers. Asthma patients, even if on a good combination of medications, need quick-relief... Read more »
Nasal congestion is an annoying part of having a cold, and blowing your nose seems second nature. But some people say blowing your nose doesn't help... Read more »
Patients who suffer from a chronic runny nose can turn to Botox for relief, and now researchers say there is a less invasive way to deliver the... Read more »
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Rhinitis - nonallergic; Idiopathic rhinitis; Nonallergic rhinitis Symptoms Runny nose Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) ... Read more »
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Loss of smell; AnosmiaHome CareTreating the cause of the problem may correct loss of the sense of smell. Treatment can include:Antihistamines (if the... Read more »
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Tonsils removal Expectations after surgery In most cases, the surgery clears problems immediately. After surgery, the number of... Read more »