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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Diagnosis

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Patients who have sinusitis symptoms that do not clear up within a few days, are severe, or are accompanied by high fever or acute illness should see a doctor. It should be noted, however, that only one-half to two-thirds of patients with such symptoms actually have sinusitis. Some experts complain that too many patients are diagnosed with true sinusitis and given unnecessary antibiotics when their symptoms would actually resolve easily in days with over-the-counter medications or no dr...

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Allergies, Colds, Bronchitis? It's Not So Easy to Tell the Difference
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...section called "The Claim: It's a Cold. No, It's an Allergy." Guess what? Symptoms of seasonal... Read more »

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Fall Allergies - Will It Ever End?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...whole lot to look forward to in terms of relief from allergy symptoms no matter what time of... Read more »

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Seasonal Allergies and ADHD
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...particularly ragweed can be especially troublesome to allergy sufferers during these fall... Read more »

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Getting To Know You
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hello, I am happy to be part of the Allergy Commons site and to help you answer and discuss... Read more »

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5 Tips on What to Ask Your Allergist on Follow-Up
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...There are days when it seems no matter what you do allergy symptoms take over your life. This is... Read more »

Health Guide

Oral Allergy Syndome Can Cause Itchy Throat
"Of all the allergy symptoms I have, an itchy throat is the most bothersome for me." If you get an itchy throat or mouth, especially after eating fresh fruit or vegetables AND it gets worse during... Read more »
Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
...asthma and allergies. They become board certified when they pass an examination in the specialty area of allergy and immunology. Because allergists tend to see more allergic and asthmatic people... Read more »
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once this mistaken identity occurs, every time a person... Read more »
Improving Indoor Air Quality for Asthma and Allergy Relief
Allergy and asthma control begins at home. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. But dust mites, animal dander and even cockroaches can cause ... Read more »
Cockroach Allergies
What Is Cockroach Allergy? When most people think of allergy "triggers," they often focus on plant pollens, dust, animals and stinging insects. In fact, cockroaches also can trigger allergies and... Read more »

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