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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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Expert & Community Posts
Ragweed Allergies Linked to "Itchy Throat" (or Oral Allergy Syndrome)
By Sloane Miller , Health ExpertSo, I left my office for a stroll in the summer sunshine, to breathe in some fresh air and stretch... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy - The Facts
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertPeople often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that... Read more »
Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious
By Merely Me , Health Expert...the vulva, changes in skin color, and persistent itching and burning of the vulva. ... Read more »
Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery
By Sloane Miller , Health ExpertThis month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and... Read more »
Centocor gets FDA approval for expanded marketing of REMICADE (Infliximab)
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Health Guide
Cirrhosis: Symptoms
...of Primary Biliary CirrhosisPeople with primary biliary cirrhosis are subject to severe generalized itching and often develop small fatty yellow lumps called xanthomas on the eyelids, hands, and... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...10 days. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions may sometimes itch, but itching decreases as lesions heal.When the crust falls off, the lesions are no longer contagious.... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications
of ComplicationsHydrocephalusSome tumors, particularly medulloblastomas, interfere with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and cause hydrocephalus (accumulation of fluid in the skull). This... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Complications
At least 20% of hospitalizations in older adults are due to heart failure. For people over age65, it is the number one cause of death, with nearly 290,000 people dying from this disease... Read more »Images
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...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »
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