A couple of you have forwarded me this article from the (Pulitzer Prize-winning?!) Huffington Post, on the various ways that bad breath may be caused by sinus ailments. In it, a cosmetic dentist opines freely on the various mechanisms that could lead from sinus distress to halitosis. Money quote: Post Nasal Drip — Post Nasal … Continue reading Is “Sinus Breath” for Real?
View More >>The world of ENT medical technology is forever expanding, and occasionally we tech-minded medical professionals even show flashes on ingenuity. Case in point: Provent, a new system to combat sleep apnea that does away with the giant CPAP mask so many of us love to hate. Traditionally, the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine has … Continue reading A New Cure for Sleep Apnea?
View More >>Every once in a while, the world of Los Angeles sinus medicine and the world of celebrity overlap. Last week was just such a moment: a major national flap over the appearance of Ashley Judd’s face, one which inspired the star to respond to in a widely applauded public retort. The story: Ashley Judd appeared … Continue reading Ashley Judd and the Case of the Sinus Steroids
View More >>It’s here! For several weeks now I have been working on a site to offer specific information and resources related to Los Angeles sinus surgery. That site went live today, and I am thrilled to share it with you. LosAngelesSinusSurgery.com was designed to walk patients, family members and anyone with a curious bent through the … Continue reading Dr. Mani Zadeh Launches New Site – LosAngelesSinusSurgery.com
View More >>Many of you know that I have become concerned about the overprescribing of antibiotics for ENT issues, especially sinusitis. The reason is simple: these powerful drugs are being used unnecessarily for an increasing number of ailments that cannot benefit from their use, which is leading to stronger resistance across the population. Now a highly regarded … Continue reading The NYT on the Antibiotic Flood
View More >>A double-header this week for Our House, the organization whose board I recently joined: Next month is the 18th Annual Run for Hope, a great charity event to promote the organization, raise money for its outreach efforts, and provide a forum and a moment for members and their friends and family to grieve as one … Continue reading Our House Run for Hope
View More >>Proud news today – I was recently voted to the executive board of Our House. For those of you who don’t know, Our House is a wonderful grief support center located here in Los Angeles. Their stated goal is to provide counseling and support for anyone touched by the loss of a loved one, as … Continue reading Dr. Mani Zadeh Voted to Executive Board of Our House
View More >>Each spring, the stories circulate on blogs and message boards: honey is a miracle drug. It relieves allergies and clears the sinuses. It’s a double-barreled histamine buster. Recent years have even seen a new wrinkle added to the myth, namely that the honey must be locally grown so that it contains the same varieties of … Continue reading Honey for Allergy Relief?
View More >>Nobody has ever gone broke betting against the U.S. government adopting a reasonable drug policy. The latest misstep: a new Senate bill that would make it even more difficult to purchase OTC sinus medications that contain ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Some of you have likely been through the ringer with these ingredients before. A number of … Continue reading Meth Hysteria and Your Sinuses
View More >>The world of environmental science was rocked last week by a series of news stories relating to air pollution – specifically the revelation that a type of tiny particulates previously considered in small supply may be far more common than suspected. Known as secondary organic aerosols, these particles have been found to be present by … Continue reading Did Scientists Blow It On Clean Air?
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