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astelin vs. Aste-Pro vs. Patanase--comparison of antihistamine nasal sprays

2009-11-24T02:56:49Z

i am interested in hearing comparisons of the three antihistamine nasal
sprays in the title--efficacy, taste (probably bad on all, but which are
worse), etc.
Please do NOT discuss and compare other types of nasal sprays in this
thread, such as steroid (Flonase, Nasonex, etc.), decongestant (Afrin,

Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis

2009-11-24T00:01:04Z

MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers say they've
identified a protein that causes nasal and sinus polyps in 15 percent to
30 percent of people with chronic sinusitis.
The condition is one of the most serious forms of sinusitis, a constant
irritation and swelling of the nasal passages. Polyps - unhealthy

A cigarette metabolite accelerates vitamin D breakdown via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor

2009-11-22T06:39:38Z

No doubt this accelerated breakdown of vitamin D by smoking metabolites
helps to account for the adverse effects of smoking on other conditions
like Crohn's. In essence, smoking is chewing up your vitamin D stores.
Toxicol Sci. 2009 May;109(1):50-8. Epub 2009 Feb 25

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor activator benzo[a]pyrene enhances vitamin

nasal irrigation as cause of infection?

2009-11-16T21:00:43Z

I recently read a summary about a recently published article (and a
detractor) who claim that repeated irrigations may destroy mucus
protection against infection...Has anyone else read/heard of this
article? Thoughts?

Uva ursi

2009-11-14T13:14:06Z

Has anyone considered irrigating their sinuses with uva ursi?
[link]
Becca

Empty Nose Syndrome

2009-11-12T20:27:53Z

This is what can happen when you remove the turbinates.
[link]

Nasal inflamation

2009-11-11T20:52:23Z

There is a drug advertised on TV that is supposed to take care of
bronchial inflamation. I am still battling the fact that I have nasal
inflamation on a daily basis. This means that one entire nostril
becomes blocked - usually in the evening. I can open it with Flonase,
Afrin and some other meds. It then starts to drain and I have a

Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good

2009-11-10T03:17:09Z

[link]
MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Rinsing sinuses with a saline
solution might have soothing short-term benefits, but it could actually
make you more prone to infections in the long run by stripping your nose
of critical immune soldiers.

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2009-11-07T19:51:33Z

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Phase III Clinical Trials of Cethromycin Show Promising Results

2009-11-06T05:13:09Z

Cethromycin, Advanced Life Sciences’ lead product candidate, is a novel
once-a-day antibiotic that recently demonstrated positive phase III
results for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Tested
in approximately 5,200 human subjects, cethromycin has shown higher in
vitro potency and a broader range of activity than macrolides against

Study: Sinusitis May Increase Risk of H1N1 Flu

2009-11-05T17:35:01Z

Common infections increase H1N1 risk
Updated: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 6:40 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 6:39 PM EST
* Stephanie Harris
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - When Angela Mefford got the flu last week she followed
her doctors orders. "Neither one of us was really too concerned about it

Sheep bot fly larvae like the sinuses

2009-11-04T19:22:07Z

Trop Anim Health Prod. 2009 Nov 1. [Epub ahead of print]
Oestrus ovis larval myiasis among sheep and goats in Central Oromia,
Ethiopia.
Alem F, Kumsa B, Degefu H.
School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary
Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
A study was conducted to determine the prevalence, larval burden, and

Nasal Irrigation alternative

2009-11-02T15:58:50Z

My wife suffers from sinus headaches & nose blocks many times
a year. A para nasal x-ray showed that one of her sinuses are considerably
smaller than the other or something like that.
I read about nasal irigation with Saline/Ringers in this newgroup
and the links.
My wife is absolutely unwilling to try this - the thought of putting water

RIGHT NASAL CAVITY SUDDENLY BECOMES SENSITIVE TO WARM AIR

2009-10-30T14:58:07Z

Have had turbinates removed from right sinus's. Problem is long,
begagn in 1993 with a botched sinus surgery, changed physicians in
1996. After three surgeries(30 , the last in 2000(2 turbinates
removed) infections became tolerable , but taste and smell never
totally returned. In the past 3 yrs. have been bothered(depite monthly

New results reinforce the link between chitinase and allergies/asthma

2009-10-27T14:19:47Z

Chitin May Be Responsible for Allergies to Shellfish, Dust, and Mold
Researchers at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF)
have discovered a strong association between chitin and allergy, as
well as asthma. The results of these studies have been published this
week in an early online version of the journal Nature, with a print

Non-stop clogged ear for two years.

2009-10-26T03:28:02Z

Hello. Thanks for reading this.
I've had a clogged left year for two years now, and have not had a
single day where it went away (not a minute!). If I do a valsava
maneuver (breath out through the nose while you hold it) As you can
imagine, I am going crazy! I don't remember what it's like to not have

Good ENT in Minneapolis, MN

2009-10-23T23:33:33Z

Anyone have suggestions for a good ENT who also treats allergies in the
Minneapolis St Paul area of Minnesota?
Thanks.
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study on treatment for biofilms

2009-10-18T04:19:56Z

I saw my ENT doctor this week, he had just gotten back from the annual
meeting of ENT specialists (don't know what they call themselves), and
apparenlty someone presented a study on the role biofilms play in
chronic sinusitis/infections and how to treat them. I know there has
been a lot of discussion on biofilms here, so I'm glad to see it had

Best ENT in NYC?

2009-10-14T13:31:53Z

I have not posted in a long time as I had been doing fairly well.
With a worsening of my symptoms (sinus pain, drainage, irritated
membrane etc) I am thinking about seeing (yet another....I have had
five surgeries) a new ENT to try and get some help. I can get to NYC
easily and am wondering who the group feels is the best ENT there?

Study: Chronic Sinusitis Correlates With Other Illnesses

2009-10-06T14:45:25Z

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Gateway to Other Illnesses
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You are not in the clear if you suffer from
rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammatory condition involving the paranasal
sinuses. Those who are affected by CRS are more likely to suffer from
other chronic illnesses.
A new study suggests patients who suffer from CRS also tend to suffer

Olympic Athlete's Career Ruined by Chronic Sinusitis

2009-09-29T23:01:13Z

Illness ends Pechonkina's career
Russia's Yulia Pechonkina, the current 400m hurdles world record holder,
is to retire from athletics after suffering three years of health problems.
The 31-year-old, whose August 2003 time of 52.34 seconds still stands as
a world best, has battled chronic sinusitis and various allergies.

Anyone have access to Nesodren?

2009-09-25T08:52:10Z

This looks pretty promising, but is evidently only available in
Europe.
[link]

nice animation of sinus surgery

2009-09-23T02:22:54Z

This isn't my video but I think it's pretty neat.
Looks like it would help someone who hasn't had
a surgery yet to understand what was going to
happen.
[link]

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2009-09-18T21:17:58Z

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Extremely Swollen Turbinates & Chest Heaviness

2009-09-09T08:05:14Z

Hi,
I've been suffering from swollen turbinates for a couple of years now,
with the left one being the worst. I was wondering if anyone here
suffered from difficulty breathing as well as chest heaviness(left
side) from time to time?
My ENT wants to do surgery, but I've heard that surgery can sometimes

Water Pik models for the Grossan irrigator?

2009-09-06T01:06:57Z

I need to replace my Water Pik again, and can't find the models listed
on the irrigator directions.
According to the info, it fits models WP60, WP70, WP72, WP90, and SR
400. I can't find any of those in several stores.
Hoping my info is outdated and it now fits other models!
Thanks for your help--
Rhonda

The role of autoantibodies in complex regional pain syndrome

2009-09-03T03:51:20Z

Pain. 2009 Jun;143(3):246-51. Epub 2009 Apr 16.

Autoantibodies in complex regional pain syndrome bind to a
differentiation-dependent neuronal surface autoantigen.
Kohr D, Tschernatsch M, Schmitz K, Singh P, Kaps M, Schafer KH, Diener
M, Mathies J, Matz O, Kummer W, Maihofner C, Fritz T, Birklein F, Blaes

Butyrate is an AMPK stimulant & boosts intestinal barrier function

2009-08-30T06:12:15Z

This suggests that a number of AMPK activators - like calorie
restriction - could be useful for leaky gut conditions and it links
intestinal barrier function to an important longevity pathway. It puts
butyrate production in the gut from dietary fiber right in the middle of
a number of problems, including longevity research, cancer prevention,

beclomethasone inhaler for allergic sinusitis

2009-08-22T22:55:07Z

Hello!! everyone!
I have found great relief from my chronic allergic sinusitis with
beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler. My congestion is clear
and my stuffy ear is gone. I am so happy after years of
allergy shots, antibiotic treatment and 2 surgeries.
I just pray it would be long lasting. I am suspicious when

What about curcumin as an anti-inflammatory?

2009-08-15T14:56:00Z

Curr Pharm Des. 2009;15(18):2087-94.Click here to read Links
Curcumin has bright prospects for the treatment of inflammatory
bowel disease.
Hanai H, Sugimoto K.
Centre for Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Research, Hamamatsu South Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan. hanai@hamamatsu-

And there was the worm, waving, curling back on itself.

2009-08-04T02:09:26Z

I have had problems with my sinuses, and posted here for years.
and in 2001 I had to wait so long for an ENT appointment that I
started to grow and examine my own cultures, which I found to be
structured much like those biofilms of bacteria that lead to the
pitting of water pipes.
I remember the incredulity when I first told the Dr that I did not

Just got back from my ENT...

2009-07-30T02:47:35Z

He was amazed. He scoped my sinuses and said that
the color was perfect. No swelling. Left side had
no polyp disease. Right side had very minimal polyp
disease requiring no action. He was impressed with
my dedication to my regimen of pulmicort irrigation.
He wanted me to change nothing. In 2003 he considered

cranial facial release from chiropractics

2009-07-27T18:18:52Z

Hello! everyone
I have heard a new procedure called cranial facial release that a
chiropractor
uses a ballon inside the nasopharynx passage to relieve the pain.
It is from E channel from cable. Has any one tried this procedure and
please
let us know the experience and its effectiveness?
Thanks for your input.

A sinusitis patient writes her story

2009-07-27T03:54:40Z

I just finished reading this book about a chronic sinusitis patient
(with polyps) who wrote her detailed medical story, spanning 12 years.
It appears everything started with a botched surgery involving the
frontal sinuses. The author consulted several surgeons in Ireland, the
UK and the USA, immunologists, etc.

CT Scan results , oddity

2009-07-24T15:48:54Z

my CT scan showed " pretty clear and open " , but " an unusual
thickening of one little area of tissue just behind the septum".
Then he said, " very unusual, we generally never see this".
Usually I am on my game but amazingly, I did not ask . I have my films
and may go to another doc one of these days anyway....

Sinusitis On the Rise in Jakarta

2009-07-22T16:33:27Z

July 21, 2009
Nurfika Osman
More Sinusitis Sufferers Seen As a Result of City Pollutants
With all the dust and other big city pollutants assaulting our nasal
passages around the clock, it’s little wonder sinusitis is becoming an
issue in Jakarta, one with potentially fatal consequences if not treated.

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Swab Culture anguish

2009-07-15T19:49:11Z

Using the same ENT for years, not sure where to go.
Pain and pressure worse as ever. Top of head hurts to touch ( classic
sphenoid infection) cheek pressure and pain and teeth hurting
( maxillary...).
ENT does swab culure ( my ethmoids gone plus I am "wide open" so he
can get back to sphenoid).
Results : nothing grew.

Opening up clogged naso lacrymal ducts.

2009-07-14T03:57:02Z

Has anyone in this group ever had this procedure done. I know it can be
done but how expensive would it be? My tears roll down my cheeks (nothing
emotional about it) without going into my nasal passages, which I believe
would be beneficial to my clogged sinuses.
Thanks for your response.
Derek in Florida

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2009-07-10T17:30:15Z

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biofilms

2009-07-10T17:28:17Z

I see more and more studies and results going on out there ( with
diligent search). I am sure folks have discussed this but I have been
away...Mucpirocin ( Bactroban ) solution has shown some very
encouraging results in helping patients with recalcitrant sinusitis
and with biofilm penetration. I just got an Rx and will keep you

Med Book by renowned FESS MD David Kennedy

2009-07-10T17:25:30Z

The physician who was more or less responsible for bringing FESS to
the USA and for my money the leading expert in that world. Technical ,
but excellent. You can view any page in the entire book, but you
cannot copy or print it.

Heatwave and Sinuses

2009-07-03T17:28:24Z

We have been having a heatwave in the UK and I seem to be feeling very
spaced out, with dry eyes and my cheeks feeling weird - is it common
for heatwaves to cause sinus problems or is it likely to be something
else. I've probably felt like this before but whenever I get sinusitis
I feel as if these are feelings I've never had before due to anxiety

New 5-Day Regimen Approved for Antibiotic

2009-06-30T18:38:13Z

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August approved a new five-day,
750 mg once daily regimen for Levaquin (levofloxacin) tablets by
Ortho-McNeil to treat acute bacterial sinusitis. The regimen is the
first and only short-course fluoroquinolone regimen approved for the
treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, according to a company press

Cold plasma torch against biofilms

2009-06-17T19:57:25Z

Wiping Out Tooth Infections: Cool Plasma Packs Heat Against Biofilms
[link] <http://
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The plasma probe is applied to an extracted tooth. (Credit: Image
courtesy of University of Southern California)

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2009-06-15T21:45:58Z

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Ginger tea (Tea without tea). (Good remedy for sore throat, cold, etc.)

2009-06-15T13:19:36Z

Boil 500 ml of water.
Add some slices of fresh ginger root.
Reduce flame.
Cook for 10 minutes and strain.
Add honey and/or lemon juice of your choice.
Drink hot.
(Good remedy for sore throat, cold, etc.)
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2009-06-10T20:57:32Z

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anything new on pseudomonas?

2009-06-04T00:37:13Z

My sinus culture has just turned up pseudomonas, which I've had before
(several years ago). The ENT gave me a choice of Cipro or nebulized
tobramycin, and I chose Cipro, despite the risks, because I've always
tolerated it well. The tobra would have cost me at least $100, and
last week I I had to foot the bill for the CT scan. (My great health