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The Pros and Cons of Steroids for Sinus Infection
A recent study found that nasal steroid sprays do help sinus infections – just a bit. Researchers in England found that use of these steroids for three weeks could help patients feel better faster, although the effects were small. Here’s Reuters: Thompson’s group found that two thirds of people felt better within two to three … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Steroids for Sinus Infection
View More >>The NYT on the Antibiotic Flood
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 >>Antibiotics Can’t Cure a Sinus Infection?
Big news this week: a study published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association found that antibiotics do not offer any significant help against a sinus infection. So now you are wondering: have we all been doing it wrong? Well, yes and no. Last week I discussed the growing menace of drug resistance … Continue reading Antibiotics Can’t Cure a Sinus Infection?
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