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The Dangers of Sinus Infection
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 >>A Good Piece on Balloon Sinuplasty
I have covered the media accounts of balloon sinuplasty several times before. As more markets and communities become aware of this popular sinus procedure, local news packages inevitably follow about how effective the approach can be. This latest one is especially good because it offers a clear explanation of the process itself: The guided wires … Continue reading A Good Piece on Balloon Sinuplasty
View More >>Can the Sniffles Kill Your Company?
It is an evergreen question in public health: just how much money do Americans lose every year in productivity to basic ailments like the common cold? Such calculations can be tricky, as they involve a number of overlapping signals – say you miss a day of work; you may spend $20 at the pharmacy for … Continue reading Can the Sniffles Kill Your Company?
View More >>The Link Between Sinusitis and Migraines
This week brings a news story that addresses the connection between sinusitis and migraine headaches, and the fact that physicians have noticed a higher incidence of these terrible headaches in patients with chronic sinus symptoms. The finding comes with a number of fascinating implications. The most basic is the most obvious, of course – a … Continue reading The Link Between Sinusitis and Migraines
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