Sinus infection is one of the most common medical complaints in the U.S. Each year, tens of millions of people visit their doctors for symptoms resembling a sinus infection, and many come away with unnecessary prescriptions for antibiotics. Indeed, the problem has become so widespread that a backlash has resulted, with governing bodies encouraging patients … Continue reading The Dangers of Sinus Infection
View More >>Balloon sinuplasty, also known as balloon sinus surgery, is a fairly new procedure that involves inflating a tiny balloon inside your sinuses to promote drainage. The procedure is becoming more popular every day because it fills a niche, slaking the demand for a fast, outpatient procedure that can relieve the pain of sinus pressure and … Continue reading Balloon Sinuplasty, Explained
View More >>I occasionally use this space to express my gratitude for being included among a cohort of professionals I admire. The Super Doctors program has been very kind to my practice, and we always make a point of highlighting each distinction on our blog in appreciation. But this is something new. An organization knowsn as ThreeBestRated.com … Continue reading Dr. Mani Zadeh Named One of Three Best ENT Doctors in LA
View More >>Mucus can wear many hats. When everything is working properly, your mucus cleans, hydrates, and warms the air you breathe, flowing in a continuous cycle through the sinuses of your face before draining painlessly down your throat. But when illness strikes and that mucus has a chance to dry out, then it ceases to perform … Continue reading The Pro’s Guide to the Neti Pot
View More >>Coughs and colds go hand in hand. Colds produce a constellation of symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. These are all related, of course: they involve the overproduction of mucus, which is your body’s bioweapons barrier against pathogens of every kind. Coughing is especially pernicious because of the nany secondary symptoms that it … Continue reading Cough Syrup, Sinus Symptoms, and the Placebo Effect
View More >>Deviated septum is an extremely common condition. In fact it’s more common than not: four out of five adults have a septum that is deviated to one side or the other. The symptoms of a deviated septum are hard to miss, especially if they hound you throughout your life. They include issues such as nosebleeds, … Continue reading Deviated Septum: To Treat or Fix?
View More >>Sinus symptoms are some of the most common medical complaints in America. Dozens of millions of people report sinus symptoms each year, and many of those end up at the doctor’s office or the ER. Sinus symptoms can range from a general sense of congestion to acute stabbing pains. Although most sinus symptoms resolve on … Continue reading Treating Sinus Pain
View More >>Distinguishing between migraine headaches and sinus headaches is notoriously difficult, even for some people who are trained in medicine. Because the two headaches share so many symptoms, and tend to follow similar timelines, it is easy to get them mixed up. Often patients fixate on one diagnosis over the other, and fail to adequately treat … Continue reading Harvard’s Deep Dive Into Migraines and Sinus Headaches
View More >>Recently, I was invited to the ABC7 newsroom to talk about some of the most common symptoms, presentations, and treatments for sinus pressure. Check out the full video below: The digest version for those of you who can’t sit through the video is fairly basic. When you experience sinus pain or pressure, it could be … Continue reading Dr. Mani Zadeh Visits ABC 7
View More >>Antibiotics have undoubtedly been a breakthrough for humanity. They are the principal reason that severe coughs, sore throats, and injuries are no longer fatal in most cases. And they have proven easy to make and easy to use, lending an essential convenience to the process of treating infections. But antibiotics can also be a source … Continue reading CDC: Let’s Rein in the Misuse of Antibiotics
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