Adult-onset asthma has often been called a medical mystery. It seems to strike with no apparent rhyme or reason, although several studies have correlated the syndrome with environmental pollution. Still, it wasn’t until recently that adult asthma had been strongly linked with other conditions such as sinusitis. That changed in December with the publication of … Continue reading A Link Between Sinusitis and Asthma?
View More >>The blockbuster sinus procedure known as balloon sinuplasty continues to grab headlines across the country. The latest national source to cover this revolutionary treatment is the Dr. Oz show, which recently produced a segment on “Winter Sinus Solutions.” As the segment points out, this procedure offers extraordinary benefits without a lot of hassle: it can … Continue reading In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty on Dr. Oz
View More >>A recent report in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology is raising some eyebrows for its discovery that a dangerous fungus, Fusarium, could be hiding in many household drains. This particular strain of fungus is familiar to many sinus surgeons, as it can take root in the sinuses and cause significant pain and headaches. As a … Continue reading The Killer Fungus in Your Drain
View More >>Winter. It is the time of questioning. Specifically, it’s the time of asking, “What is wrong with my nose?” As a Los Angeles sinus surgeon, I frequently address issues of flu and sinus infection in this space because it remains a big source of confusion for many of the patients we see at the Los … Continue reading Cold, Flu, or Sinus Infection?
View More >>Longtime readers will recall that I am a fan of the neti pot – when used safely and responsibly, this ancient irrigation device can be a nice adjunct to surgery and an easy way to loosen the mucus in your sinuses. Like all home remedies, however, this one comes with a caveat: use responsibly. Neti … Continue reading When Neti Pots Attack
View More >>You may recall that I recently wrote a piece about the inflated fears surrounding cell phones and cancer. As I said at the time, the best studies were inconclusive at best, so it was far too early to panic over a risk that has never been confirmed. Recently an update was released to one of … Continue reading Cell Phones and Cancer Revisited
View More >>I wrote a couple weeks ago about new studies that provide a link between obstructive sleep apea and sexual dysfunction. Today I want to talk about another recently uncovered link between sleep apnea and retired athletes. As this fascinating news story details, sleep apea is a far bigger problem for athletes than many people might … Continue reading Is Sleep Apnea Killing Our Athletes?
View More >>The Huffington Post is notorious for doling out dubious health advice, but every once in a while their writers hit the nail on the head. Such was the case a few weeks back when they took on the always popular subject of headaches, and how to tell one type from another. It’s a good slide … Continue reading Sinus Headaches in HuffPo
View More >>Asthma is a difficult disease to manage. In mild cases, it can be triggered by environmental factors such as secondhand smoke and dust mites. More extreme cases can be triggered by something as subtle as a whiff of food, or even stress. Sinusitis and allergies are common triggers of asthma. It is little wonder, then, … Continue reading Asthma and The Harried Parent
View More >>Fatigue is a fairly broad, non-specific symptom. It can be associated with any number of health issues, including diabetes, influenza, even depression. But a new study has been released that helps to cement the link between fatigue and chronic sinusitis. Researchers at the prestigious Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston examined 28 studies that covered … Continue reading Sinus Surgery Cures Fatigue
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