Don't let flu season catch you off guard Nov 12, 2008
Other flu complications can include asthma attacks, ear infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, inflammation of the heart or other muscles, and inflammation of the nervous system. Prevention: Hygiene. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study Shows Potential Benefits of Xolair(R) in Treating Children Suffering from Moderate or Severe Persistent Allergic Asthma Inadequately Controlled With Inhaled Corticosteroids Nov 9, 2008
Adverse events were similar between groups and most (91%) were mild or moderate, with the most common being nasopharyngitis, sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection. Two patients who were treated with Xolair withdrew from the study due to headache or bronchitis. (PR Newswire)
Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids Nov 6, 2008
"The first would be to persuade or even require physicians to report, as the law already requires in suspected child abuse, instances where parents smoke at home in the presence of children, especially children who already have asthma, sinusitis or other conditions which make them especially sensitive and susceptible," Banzhaf said. A more aggressive tactic would be to take steps against doctors who do not warn people about the dangers of smoking or provide effective smoking cessation treatment,... (MEDLINEplus)
Health & Fitness Snapshots Nov 5, 2008
Doctors report about 32 million patients a year report symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks, when it's called chronic sinusitis. When symptoms persist, or get worse, see your doctor. (Montana Standard, MT)
MRSA Sinusitis on the Rise Nov 1, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A US study suggests that from 2001 to 2006 there has been a marked increase in the proportion of acute and chronic sinusitis cases in which the potentially deadly superbug MRSA has been isolated. Sinusitis often begins when a cold, which is caused by a virus, leads to inflammation in the lining of the sinuses ... "An increase in the recovery of MRSA was recently noted in various infectious sites, including acute and chronic sinusitis in studies that were done in... (MEDLINEplus)
Vietnam May Ban Small-Chested From Driving Oct 29, 2008
The draft, which must be approved by the central government to become law, would also prohibit people from driving motorbikes if they suffer from array of health conditions like enlarged livers or sinusitis. The rules would cover the vast majority of Vietnam's 20 million motorbikes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Biden releases medical records Oct 21, 2008
Biden suffers occasional back pain, chronic sinusitis and severe seasonal allergies ... He suffers occasional back pain, as well as chronic sinusitis and severe seasonal allergies dating back to childhood, when asthma was diagnosed. (CNN -- Health)
Insight On Common Heart Rhythm Disorder Oct 15, 2008
19, 2007) Head and neck surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are using a minimally-invasive means of treating chronic sinusitis and clearing blocked sinus. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Now, a non-surgical cure for sinusitis Oct 15, 2008
NEW DELHI: For those suffering from acute or chronic sinusitis, there is good news ... The usual treatment procedure of treating acute or chronic sinusitis is to open the nasal tract in order to reach the blockage and then remove the mucus ... Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses (cavities around the nasal passage). (Times of India)
* An autoimmune disorder, in camouflage Oct 14, 2008
Because Sjogrens affects so many organ systems, other common symptoms and signs include vaginal dryness; enlarged parotid glands, the salivary glands in front of the ears; hoarseness; chronic dry cough; recurrent sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia; an extreme sensitivity to cold; dry skin and rashes; digestive problems, including a sensitivity to gluten; thyroid disorder; kidney problems; memory problems; numbness, tingling and burning pain in the feet and hands; frequent oral yeast... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Don't turn to antibiotics to help fight a cold Oct 10, 2008
The highly regarded Cochrane group published a review of antibiotics use for acute maxillary sinusitis, and found that it resulted in only minor improvement in uncomplicated sinus infections ... Indeed, on March 10, a randomized study by another respected source, Clinical Evidence, found that in folks with clinically diagnosed acute sinusitis, the only thing likely to help was intra-nasal corticosteroids given for two to three weeks. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tips to Reduce Sinusitis Oct 10, 2008
Annually, doctors report about 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis -- when patients symptoms last 12 consecutive weeks ... Researchers have found that flushing out the nose twice a day with a saltwater (saline) solution can effectively treat and even prevent sinusitis attacks ... Most cases of sinusitis are caused by a viral infection -- which doesnt respond to antibiotics. (Newsmax)
Honey Of a Sinusitis Treatment Oct 3, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Honey may help bring sweet relief to chronic sinusitis sufferers, new Canadian research suggests ... In the laboratory, Marsan's team applied honey to biofilms made up of the bacteria that cause sinusitis ... But Dr. Ian Paul, director of Pediatric Clinical Research at Penn State and the leader of the cough study, isn't sure how the sinusitis findings would be applied clinically. (MEDLINEplus)
Body Pain May Be Due to Chronic Sinus Trouble Sep 24, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ongoing sinus inflammation, also called chronic sinusitis, may be at least partly to blame for the aches and pains in older adults, according to research reported today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation in Chicago ... "We found that the daily experience of bodily pain was much more common in patients with sinusitis than in the overall population," Chester noted in a written statement ... The results also... (MEDLINEplus)
Sinusitis Patients Have Pain Similar To The Elderly And People With Arthritis Sep 24, 2008
23, 2008) A new analysis led by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center suggests many patients with sinusitis have aches and pains similar in severity to people in their 80s and those with arthritis or depression ... About 14 percent of Americans suffer from sinusitis, an illness that can be chronic and sometimes difficult to treat ... "Bodily pain is not listed as a symptom of chronic sinusitis in general medical texts or journals and as a result, patients are sometimes diagnosed... (Science Daily)
Honey Kills Bacteria That Cause Sinusitis Sep 23, 2008
Honey is very effective in killing bacteria in all its forms, especially the drug-resistant biofilms that make treating chronic rhinosinusitis difficult, according to research presented during the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO, in Chicago, IL. ... Given the historical uses of honey in some cultures as a homeopathic treatment for bad wound infections, the authors conclude that their findings may hold important clinical... (Newsmax)
New Studies Confirm Safety, Effectiveness of Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technology for Chronic Sinusitis Sep 22, 2008
Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Two multicenter studies published this week in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery confirm Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) technology is safe and effective when used by physicians to treat chronic sinusitis patients ... The Center for Disease Control data reports sinusitis is among the most common illnesses in the U.S., affecting an estimated 37 million Americans and leading to 500,000 surgeries a year. (PR Newswire)
Al Dente: When mouth pain is not dental pain Sep 19, 2008
The dentist will refer a patient with sinus pain to their physician to treated for sinusitis (inflammation of the lining of the sinuses). Occasionally, patients present with severe pain that begins in response to mild stimulation such as a touch to the face or a gentle breeze. (Malden Observer, MA)
Curing allergies naturally Sep 16, 2008
Sinusitis (blocked sinuses). There are two types of sinuses the acute (sudden) and the chronic sinus (it is long- term and it is the most common). (iAfrica.com)
Benefits of fish may outweigh risks for pregnant women Sep 15, 2008
In 90 percent of the retail clinic visits, patients were seeking treatment for the same cluster of problems: upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, sore throats, ear infections, conjunctivitis, or urinary tract infections. Flu shots, other immunizations, and blood-pressure checks were also common. (Boston Globe)
Respiratory illnesses back on the rise in Central Illinois Sep 13, 2008
Nonallergic rhinitis, sinusitis and other upper respiratory infections have begun their seasonal rise in Central Illinois ... At Carle Clinics Convenient Care in Bloomington, Dr. Sam Moore is seeing sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus membranes; strep throat; and upper respiratory infections ... At the BroMenn Family Health Clinic in Normal, Dr. Christopher Waguespack is seeing mainly allergic sinusitis because of high pollen counts during ragweed season. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Retail Clinics Attracting Those without Regular Doctors Sep 12, 2008
About 90 percent of visits to retail clinics were for preventive care (screening test or blood test) or for treatment of simple acute conditions such as: upper respiratory infections; sinusitis; bronchitis; sore throat; immunizations; inner ear infections; swimmers ear; conjunctivitis; and urinary tract infections. These conditions accounted for 18 percent of primary care visits and 12 percent of emergency department visits. (MEDLINEplus)
Retail Clinics Catch On in US Sep 11, 2008
Retail Clinics Catch On in U.S.. Retail Clinics Catch On in U.S.. (WebMD)
What's the Best Adult Diaper? Sep 10, 2008
Then again, I am prone to back pain, influenza, sinusitis, digestive malfunctions, and swollen fingertips; I eat poorly, exercise infrequently, drink heavily, and never sit if I can slouch. If there is anybody who is due for a painful and unhappy old age, it is me. (Slate)
Retail medical clinics attract patients who do not have regular health care providers Sep 10, 2008
About 90 percent of the visits to retail clinics were for 10 simple acute conditions and preventive care: upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, sore throat, immunizations, inner ear infections, swimmers ear, conjunctivitis, urinary tract infections, and either a screening test or a blood test. The same conditions accounted for 18 percent of visits to primary care physician offices and 12 percent of emergency department visits. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists Find Gene That Affects Pair-Bonding Behaviour In Men Sep 5, 2008
A chronic cough is just one of the atypical symptoms of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD. Asthma, sinusitis, laryngitis and chest pain are some of the others. Getting a proper diagnosis is the first step to getting proper treatment. (Medical News Today)
Yeast Infections And Candidiasis Sep 3, 2008
A person who seems to have chronic sinusitis may instead be suffering from a yeast infection in the sinuses. Doctors have always diagnosed obvious yeast infections, including vaginitis or thrush. (Suite101.com)
Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction Sep 3, 2008
A new study shows that the innate immune system of humans is capable of killing a fungus linked to airway inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis and bronchial asthma ... Evidence from different experimental approaches suggests that asthma and chronic sinusitis can arise when the body perceives that it has encountered a disease-causing organism. (EurekAlert!)
TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in The Lancet Sep 1, 2008
The most common adverse events occurring with MICARDIS tablets monotherapy at a rate of 1% and greater than placebo, respectively, were: upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (7%, 6%), back pain (3%, 1%), sinusitis (3%, 2%), diarrhea (3%, 2%), and pharyngitis (1%, 0%). Please visit for full Prescribing Information for MICARDIS. *Telmisartan Randomized AssessmeNt Study in ACE-iNtolerant subjects with cardiovascular Disease **ONgoing Telmisartan Alone and in combination with Ramipril Global... (PR Newswire)
Tips to Help Control Ragweed Allerg... Aug 28, 2008
Hay fever from ragweed and other pollens can develop in complications such as sinusitis, ear infections, sore throats cough and headache. Advanced symptoms can include fatigue, poor sleep and irritability. (Suite101.com)
Breaking The 'Mucus Barrier' With A New Drug Delivery System Aug 22, 2008
And when the mucus gets thicker most notably in diseases like chronic sinusitis, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder drug treatment of the lungs and other mucus-lined areas becomes more difficult. Lai explained that coating drug-loaded nanoparticles with an inexpensive polymer material allows particles to pass through the mucus linings. (Science Daily)
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Aug 14, 2008
Many Illnesses and even Medications Can Cause Persistent Fatigue. Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, but there are many other possible causes as well. (Suite101.com)
Adverse Reactions To Antibiotics Send Thousands Of Patients To The ER Aug 14, 2008
15, 2008) Four out of five patients who are seen in primary care with simple sinusitis improved within two weeks even if they had not been given antibiotics. When antibiotics were given they speeded up. (Science Daily)
Sound relief Aug 6, 2008
Proven safe even for children, Sonotron therapy has also hastened the rehabilitation of stroke patients, while asthmatics and those with sinusitis see improvements in their condition. Sonotron therapy was introduced to Malaysia in 1994 by Panmedic Sdn Bhd. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sinus sufferers miss out on work or social activities due to summer allergies Aug 1, 2008
Additionally, daily saline nasal rinsing improves sinus-related quality of life and decreases medication use such as antibiotics in patients with frequent sinusitis, according to another study ... "While most people think of allergies as an inconvenience, symptoms can worsen leading to an infection or sinusitis. Simple preventive methods such as saline nasal wash in a squeeze bottle can be used daily over the long term to reduce or alleviate sinus symptoms." ... About Allergies and Sinusitis. (EurekAlert!)
Breath of life for asthma sufferers Jul 31, 2008
During his talk, Glenn will explain how conditions, including asthma, sinusitis, hay fever, snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, and anxiety attacks can be quickly and permanently overcome with Buteyko breathing techniques. The seminar includes practical demonstrations with guidelines for healthy breathing and individual breathing assessments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Celleration, Fingerhut lead VC deals Jul 25, 2008
The company has developed technology to treat sinusitis. a Shoreview-based firm developing a device to treat acid reflux, raised $3. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Mouse Model Helps Study Olfactory Loss In Sinusitis Jul 25, 2008
Scientists at a Johns Hopkins laboratory have genetically engineered mice to produce live models that may enable them to better understand olfactory loss often seen among sinusitis patients ... "A sense of smell in good working order is essential to our quality of life, and these genetically engineered mice give us the first real animal model for better understanding, treating and preventing people from suffering a loss of olfactory function due to sinonasal inflammation," says sinusitis expert... (Oneindia)
'Stuffy Nose' Mouse: A Promise To Help Treat 31 Million With Sinusitis Jul 24, 2008
Stuffy Nose' Mouse: A Promise To Help Treat 31 Million With Sinusitis ... Stuffy Nose' Mouse: A Promise To Help Treat 31 Million With Sinusitis ... That is because, their developers say, the mice's reversible loss of one of their key senses, which is essential to tasting food or sensing danger from foul odors, sets them apart from all other mice and binds them to an estimated 31 million Americans living with chronic sinusitis, a persistent inflammation of the tissue that lines the nasal and... (Science Daily)
Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research Jul 23, 2008
WEDNESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Mice genetically engineered to have inflamed nasal passages may help researchers learn more about loss of smell due to chronic sinusitis ... "And because we can turn on and off the inflammation in these mice, we really can mimic how the most overlooked and very disabling aspect of sinusitis, the loss of smell, or anosmia, plays out in people," said Lane, an associate professor at Hopkins ... "Until now, the lack of realistic animal models for each of the... (Health-Finder)
Halting Heartburn Jul 21, 2008
Most sufferers describe heartburn as a burning sensation just behind the sternum, and other symptoms may include hoarseness, coughing, changes in the voice, earache, nausea, and problems with sinusitis. Heartburn doesnt always indicate GERD, but heartburn more than once a week raises a red flag. (Newsmax)
Chronic Fatigue Patients Benefit From Cognitive Behavior Therapy Jul 18, 2008
14, 2003) A new study published in the August 11 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrates a possible link between unexplained chronic fatigue and sinusitis, two conditions previously not. (Jan. (Science Daily)
‘Valley View hell’ Jul 6, 2008
Marilee Grodkowski contends that the dust is the source of her sinusitis this summer. Unable to breathe through her nose, she relies on a neti pot purchased at Wal-Mart. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Flow of stench Jul 4, 2008
"People need to be educated on how to take good care of the water they fetch to avoid contamination,'' he says. Worryingly, though, the Alemus do not boil the water since they believe that it is clean simply because it is piped. But they fear for the health of their children, especially the infant. Yosef Asfau, a general practitioner working at a hospital in the city, says that the constant stench hanging over the house is likely to cause rhinitis (allergy of the nose), sinusitis (allergy of the... (BBC News -- Africa)
Urgent care centers seeing explosion in growth Jul 2, 2008
Bruce Harrison, a senior vice president for WellStar Health System, one of the few hospital companies in the area that operate urgent care centers, said they provide "everything from stitches, sinusitis [treatment], lab work, sports physicals and X-rays.". But it's tough for urgent care centers to turn a profit, Harrison said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Whats Going Around, Third Week in June Jun 19, 2008
In Rochester, Dr. Margaret Colpoys is treating kids with sinusitis, pinkeye, and rashes. What's Going Around is our way of letting you know what illnesses are out there. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Nashoba's Key, Highland Bud Gone Jun 14, 2008
A freak accident and chronic sinusitis resulted in the euthanizations of Nashoba's Key and Highland Bud in May ... On May 28, Nashoba's Key suffered a non-repairable fractured left hock in a stall kicking accident, and on May 20, the two-time Breeders' Cup Steeplechase champion Highland Bud was euthanized due to incurable chronic sinusitis. (Suite101.com)
Signs of Cystic Fibrosis Jun 8, 2008
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, usually caused by infection. Sinusitis can be caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. (Suite101.com)
Montagu Newhall leads $15M investment in Minn. medical tech firm Jun 7, 2008
Medical technology startup has closed on $15 million in venture capital as it prepares a sinusitis-fighting technology for market ... Entellus will put the capital toward commercializing its system for treating sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause congestion, headaches and other problems ... Most of the 35 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sinusitis can be treated with drugs. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Sinus Problem Blamed for Texas Teen's Blindness May 31, 2008
Sanders was diagnosed with allergic fungal sinusitis, a sinus condition that can have rare negative side effects, according to the report ... Allergic fungal sinusitis can cause permanent damage if left untreated. (Fox News)
Roundup: Denmark holds Holland; Ireland wins May 30, 2008
It was the first win for new Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, who was forced to make a late change for the match after Damien Duff was sidelined with sinusitis. He was replaced by Andy Keogh, whose late equalizer as a substitute secured a 1-1 draw for Ireland against Serbia on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals transfers stock listing May 24, 2008
Accentia's market cap dropped in late March after it announce disappointing preliminary results of a clinical trial for SinuNase, a potential treatment for chronic sinusitis, although the company said were more promising for SinuNase development. Accentia (NASDAQ: ABPI) is a biopharmaceutical company based in Tampa. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Study analyzed SYMBICORT in children with persistent asthma May 21, 2008
Public release date: 20-May-2008. Wilmington, DE May 20, 2008 A new 12-week study2examined safety and efficacy measures of the maintenance combination asthma therapy, SYMBICORT (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dehydrate) Inhalation Aerosol,2 in treating mild to moderate persistent asthma in children ages 6 to 15 years old2 who were previously treated with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). (EurekAlert!)
Spring clean your sinuses May 17, 2008
It helps fight chronic sinusitis as you wash out bacteria, viruses. The sinus area is one of the most difficult to wash out, Oz explains further. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Common Drug Halts Lung Damage In Emphysema, Study Shows May 16, 2008
A team of researchers from the Universities of Leeds and California, San Diego, studying a protein called VEGF have found that doxycyline - used to treat common ailments such as acne, sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- also boosts the body's ability to protect against damage to the lungs. VEGF helps to maintain healthy lung tissue and emphysema sufferers are found to have unusually low levels of the protein. (Science Daily)
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema May 15, 2008
In experiments on mice, doxycycline -- which is also used to treat common ailments such as sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- appears to counter low levels of VEGF, a protein that helps to maintain healthy lung tissue but is in unusually low levels in people with emphysema. "The images that we have of the lungs of mice that have been treated with doxycycline are startlingly different to those that we didn't treat," Ellen C. Breen, from the School of Medicine at the University of... (Health-Finder)
Timely shots May 14, 2008
The less serious but more common infections include bronchitis, middle ear infections (otitis media) and sinusitis. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Twellman set to take the field May 9, 2008
"Twellman has mostly avoided injury since the 2004 season, when he missed a month with a hamstring strain. In '03, Twellman was eased back into the lineup after contracting sinusitis playing for the US, twice appearing as a substitute before regaining his starting role. Twellman performed as a second-half substitute in one game last season after returning from an extended stint with the US.Field conditions will play a part in Twellman's return; he prefers the natural surface at Home Depot Center... (Boston Globe)
Clinics coming to area stores Three in-store medical clinics will open soon in Fredericksburg-area CVS pharmacies May 9, 2008
"Most of what we see is ear infections, sore throat, pink eye, sinusitis and bronchitis," Hartert said. The clinics are open evenings and weekends. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rising nos of patients go to Kashmir for leech therapy May 6, 2008
Doctors say at least three hospitals in the Himalayan region of Kashmir have started using leeches on patients suffering from skin diseases, arthritis, chronic headaches and sinusitis. Rising numbers of patients, who have not been cured using conventional medicine, have started to visit the region's three "Unani" or traditional medicine hospitals for "leech therapy". (Reuters India)
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals clears path for drug development May 2, 2008
is formulating a go-forward strategy for SinuNase, a potential treatment for chronic sinusitis, after releasing the latest results of clinical trials. Continued analysis of the data from the Phase 3 trial shows that the efficacy of SinuNase compared to a control substance in reducing inflammation was statistically significant, a release from Accentia said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Immune System Kick-started In Moist Nasal Lining In Sinusitis, Asthma And Colds May 2, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 1, 2008) Scientists at Johns Hopkins have outlined a new path for potential therapies to combat inflammation associated with sinusitis and asthma based on a new understanding of the body's earliest immune response in the nose and sinus cavities ... "Now that we have a better understanding of the immune pathway, we can start to develop therapies that could potentially block the triggering reactions for sinusitis and asthma, which are both made worse when people are infected with... (Science Daily)
New Surgery Improves Head And Neck Cancer Treatment May 2, 2008
19, 2007) Head and neck surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are using a minimally-invasive means of treating chronic sinusitis and clearing blocked sinus. (May 15, 2006) An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute research laboratory has developed a novel mouse model designed specifically to study the often devastating head and neck squamous cell. (Science Daily)
New vaccine to combat pneumococcal disease Apr 20, 2008
NEW DELHI: India has decided to vaccinate children against pneumococcal disease the leading cause of illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, sinusitis, blood and ear infection in children. A high-level expert committee, headed by department of biotechnology (DBT) secretary Dr M K Bhan, has recommended the use of the pneomococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in the country's routine immunisation (RI) programme. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals receives warning Apr 19, 2008
Accentia's stock price dropped after it said on March 24 that initial results of clinical trials of SinuNase, its proposed treatment for chronic sinusitis, fell short of the statistical confidence the company was seeking. The stock price has since rebounded, gaining on Thursday's news that BiovaxID, a proposed treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, has received an endorsement from a key review panel. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
