The Grove Examiner has an article about a mine in Montana that offers people relief from ailments from arthritis to sinusitis. The health mine offers people controlled radon exposure at their facility, which was formerly a gold and uranium mine. Those who have visited the mine have reported some positive long-term results.

Radiation is used against cancer and auto-immune diseases and has proved to be an effective treatment. These health mines offer the controlled exposure to radon in this mine as a kind of cure-all, though, and that should be some cause for concern. The reported positive results can’t be denied but radiation treatment for sinusitis may not be ideal and expecting that this treatment may cure many different ailments is perhaps a bit much. Before attempting any kind of treatment for anything including arthritis or sinusitis, you should consult with a doctor. Ideally, a specialist in the disease or condition. If you’re suffering from sinusitis and have questions or concerns about treatment, contact our office for an appointment.

The Australian has an article about golfer Jason Day, who has been suffering from chronic sinusitis for 8 months now but is delaying surgical treatment until after the golf season. His delay of treatment has lead to a prolonged case of chronic sinusitis and he has suffered from frequent headaches, nausea, and dizziness.

While a sinus infection, even a chronic one, can seem like it’s more of an inconvenience than a serious condition it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Delaying treatment for any condition could be dangerous and sinusitis is no different. While Day is likely taking medication for his sinusitis it seems to be a persistent infection. If you have been suffering from sinusitis symptoms for three months or longer you may be suffering from chronic sinusitis. If you have questions or concerns about a persistent sinus infection, contact our office to set up an appointment.

Yahoo! News has a brief look at what those suffering from allergies to ragweed may expect starting this week, the unofficial start of the six week ragweed season. As with any nasal allergy, if you are allergic to ragweed you can expect scratchy throats, coughing, sneezing, and itchy and watery eyes. You may also experience headaches, loss of sleep, and sinusitis. If you have asthma your allergy could exacerbate the condition.

During seasons with increased airborne allergens, if possible, try to minimize exposure. It can be difficult or impossible to completely avoid exposure. The National Allergy Bureau offers a website providing information on pollen and mold levels in your area. If you’re concerned about exposure check to see what the levels are in your area. For questions and concerns about how to minimize complications from allergen exposure, contact our office to set an appointment.

Omaha.com has an article about the years long dispute between the FDA and drug makers over antibiotics. The main point of contention between the two groups is the testing and approval of new antibiotics. The FDA wants to impose more stringent rules and testing procedures for antibiotics. They want drug makers to show that new antibiotics are better than the old antibiotics. Drug makers are concerned they won’t be able to reliably show this and are concerned about the increased costs in research and development this would entail. The FDA’s focus on this issue comes from past scandals with approved antibiotics and concerns that with previous testing and approval methods new antibiotics that were worse than the old were being approved because of the margins of success defined.

This is an important discussion to keep an eye on. Antibiotics fight bacteria that can cause all sorts of infections and wreak havoc with the human body. Even what might be considered one of the less dangerous infections caused by bacteria, sinusitis, can become deadly if the infection is by antibiotic resistant bacteria. Without new antibiotics and with resistant bacteria appearing more and more the lack of movement to create new and effective antibiotics to fight infection could exacerbate the issue and create a crisis. For more information about antibiotics and sinusitis treatment, contact our office for an appointment.

CNNHealth has an excellent article about preventative healthcare and the importance of patients asking questions as part of their “Empowered Patient” series. The article focuses on an anchor who needed to be strongly  encouraged before making a doctor’s appointment following his 50th birthday. The article advocates for making appointments to discuss preventative healthcare measures patients can take rather than just waiting for the next sinus infection or flu to necessitate a doctor’s visit.

Preventative healthcare discussions often focus on cancer, diabetes, and other diseases but approaching such conditions as sinusitis, allergies, and asthma from a preventative perspective is also beneficial. Those who suffer from chronic sinusitis should approach their doctor with questions about how they can prevent recurrence. Those who suffer from seasonal allergies should approach their doctor about strategies for avoiding allergens before allergy season. Those who suffer from asthma can discuss how to avoid activities or conditions that can exacerbate it. If you have questions or concerns about sinusitis, allergies, or asthma, and would like to discuss preventative healthcare strategies, contact our office to set up an appointment.

The Global Times has an interesting article about people who frequently use air conditioners suffering from fatigue and cold-like symptoms. With the hot summer we’re experiencing in New York it may seem ridiculous to recommend a judicious use of air conditioning but doing so may help you avoid respiratory problems including sinus infection.

Air conditioners artificially change the temperature and doing so has an effect on the body. Going from the hot outdoors into a cool air conditioned building may confuse your body’s regulatory systems and leave you vulnerable. In addition, air conditioners can dehumidify and create conditions perfect for a sinus infection. If you’re experiencing cold-like symptoms or sinusitis and are frequently moving between air conditioned and non-air conditioned environments in this heat, contact our office to pursue your treatment options.

This description of allergic rhinitis is well done and provides an accessible description of how nasal allergies work and how symptoms are caused. It’s important to be aware of how nasal allergies work, because it’s more than just an annoyance or an inconvenience. Allergic Rhinitis can worsen asthma, lead to sinus infections, and also potentially lead to nasal polyps. All of which can complicate breathing and, if untreated, can become serious health risks.

Allergic Rhinitis is  the body’s reaction to a variety of possible irritants. Most of these irritants are normally harmless. When Allergic Rhinitis is untreated the body’s natural reaction to these irritants can cause other problems. Inflammation in the nasal sinuses can interfere with mucous drainage and lead to the festering of bacteria, which can lead to a sinus infection. If you have experienced nasal allergies or chronic sinusitis symptoms, contact our office to set  an appointment.

Medscape has an interesting article about a new study regarding increased antibiotic use with those who enrolled in the new Medicare Part D. The Medicare Part D program is a drug benefit program administered by the United Stated government to subsidize medication costs for seniors. The study looked at oral antibiotics purchases with the program. It focused on one particular insurance company and noted an increase in treatment with antibiotics for illnesses from sinusitis to pneumonia among those who had not previously had drug coverage.

The study was limited as is admitted by the researchers but it does show the efficacy of increased drug coverage ensuring that treatment is more likely to be sought. Antibiotics in particular can help fight many illnesses and while there is some danger in their overprescription and they should only be sought for conditions like sinusitis in the most extreme cases or with the most vulnerable populations, they are important when approaching conditions like pneumonia, which can be dangerous to even healthy individuals if left untreated. For questions and concerns about the treatment of sinus infections with antibiotics, contact our office for an appointment.

The Jamaica Gleaner has an article about “natural” remedies for sinusitis. It covers several unusual methods for treating sinusitis. It should be considered that there isn’t really anything natural about rubbing a mixture of garlic and honey inside your nose. Natural remedies are often presented as being effective because they use plants and herbs that are claimed to have beneficial properties. While many of these do have some beneficial properties that doesn’t necessarily make them the cure for an infection. They may help the body fight infection when ingested but direct application may not prove to be more effective.

While some natural and alternative remedies, like peppermint or eucalyptus listed in the article, can be effective for symptom relief they aren’t typically shown to be effective for fighting serious infection or ailments. Any claims that they will cure or fight an infection should be looked at carefully. If there isn’t a study or research showing the remedy’s efficacy, then it may be no more effective than doing nothing at all. If you have questions and concerns about sinusitis treatment, contact our office to set up an appointment.

News Leader has a brief article about motion sickness that makes mention that sinusitis can also cause motion sickness symptoms. This is another way that sinusitis can affect you. Motion sickness is typically a dizzy feeling or feeling as though you are spinning and is caused by disturbance in the vestibular system. The vestibular system is the inner ear organ. The sinus cavities connect with the ears and so it is possible that a severe sinus infection could have an impact on the inner ear.

This is another symptom that could present with a case of sinusitis, which typically includes headaches, facial pain, and stuffiness. If you experience the sensation of spinning or motion sickness symptoms while not in motion, you may have a case of sinusitis affecting your inner ear. If this occurs while you are also experiencing the other mentioned symptoms of sinusitis you are very likely experiencing what may be a severe sinus infection. For questions about sinusitis and its symptoms, contact our office to make an appointment.