3 Year Old Boy Hospitalized For Severe Sinusitis: Simple Cure

3 Year Old Boy Hospitalized For Severe Sinusitis: Simple Cure

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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There are good scientific studies that have evaluated the efficacy of saline sinus rinses. But seeing is believing. At a time when I was only sporadically doing my own sinus rinses (have I mentioned how I detest doing them?), a distant children’s hospital asked me to help them treat a seriously ill little boy, who was hospitalized with sinusitis. Here is what I recommended. Here is how it turned out …

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8 Dangerous Complications of Sinusitis, But 3 That Can Kill

8 Dangerous Complications of Sinusitis, But 3 That Can Kill

Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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Complications of sinusitis are fortunately rare. Some of these complications can kill you. Some of them can leave you blind. What are the signs and symptoms? Which symptoms warrant medical attention RIGHT NOW?

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STOP BREATHING: Your Air Is Killing You (and what to do about it)

STOP BREATHING: Your Air Is Killing You (and what to do about it)

Posted on 26. Mar, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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We Americans spend nearly 90% of our time indoors. We take for granted that our indoor air quality is safe. Certainly, our air quality indoors is better than that polluted stuff outside. Isn’t it? Wrong. The EPA says that air pollution indoors may be 100 times higher than outdoors. So unless you can stop breathing, here are 8 simple tips to keep your air from killing you.

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The 8 Basic Principles to Control Your Child’s Sinusitis

The 8 Basic Principles to Control Your Child’s Sinusitis

Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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For most of my sinusitis patients, the doctors have tried everything to treat their sinus troubles. Their parents feel like their kids are an ongoing experiment for those docs. Chronic sinusitis is a challenge. Everyone is frustrated: the child, the parents, the docs. There is no easy answer. No quick cure. Even so, you CAN make things better with a few simple rules. Here are the 8 basic tips that you can follow to improve the quality of life for YOUR little boogor-head.

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Honey – Nature’s Antibiotic

Honey – Nature’s Antibiotic

Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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You may have noticed that your honey never seems to develop mold or bacterial contamination, even when it isn’t refrigerated after opening.  We now know why this is: honey has innate anti-microbial (natural antibiotic) activity!!  Who knew?  Well, it seems that ancient humans knew:  For over 2 thousand years humans have used honey applied topically [...]

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8 Choking Hazards for Babies and Infants

8 Choking Hazards for Babies and Infants

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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That photo is the view looking down to the bronchi of a 9-month-old who was found choking and coughing. That thing obstructing the airway to the right lung is a pumpkin seed. This post is about those foods that are a risk for airway obstruction in infants, about the symptoms, and what to do about it.

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Reflux and Otitis: Does GERD Cause Ear Infections?

Reflux and Otitis: Does GERD Cause Ear Infections?

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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A connection between reflux and recurrent or chronic ear infections in babies and children has long been suspected. It’s a difficult thing to study, though. Difficult to design a study with good “controls”. It wasn’t until recently that real data became available suggesting that, yes, reflux can cause ear infections. Here’s the scoop:

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Please Vote

Please Vote

Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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If you find these topics useful for keeping your little boogor-heads healthy, please vote for this blog.

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A Few Words About Being Natural

A Few Words About Being Natural

Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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We are bombarded with marketing copy, everywhere, claiming that the contents are “natural”.  Of course, “organic natural” is even better.
Natural ingredients, natural remedy, natural health, natural healing, natural flavor, natural whatever.
These claims are ALWAYS made with an air of superiority, and always imply that natural is safer.
We, as consumers, prefer natural ingredients.  Including me.  Certainly [...]

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What is the Unified Airway?

What is the Unified Airway?

Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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In practical terms the Unified Airway Model predicts that challenges affecting one anatomic area of the aero-digestive tract will also likely affect one or more of the other components. Here is the evidence for he UAM, and how to use it to get your kids better.

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Top 10 Food Allergens

Top 10 Food Allergens

Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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Currently in the U.S., food allergies affect 2% of the general population, and 6% to 8% of children.  Many children outgrow their food allergies by adulthood. However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are seldom outgrown.
About 35% of children with moderate-to-severe eczema have IgE-mediated food allergies.  About 6% of children who have asthma have [...]

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7 Links

7 Links

Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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This post is in response to the #7Link Challenge from Problogger.net’s author, Darren Rowse. The purpose is to review posts: first, favorite, most helpful, etc. It was a great idea, has inspired a huge response from his readers (I am a devoted reader of his blog). It was a good excuse to review my writing and reflect on what is okay with it, what is lacking, and how I plan to improve it. Enjoy …

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