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Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Otitis, Laryngitis, Adenoiditis, Tonsillitis Are All Connected
Posted on25. Nov, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Cut From the Same Cloth The Unified Airway Model helps explain why children who have rhinitis also get more than their share of otitis (ear infections) or adenoiditis or tonsillitis or sinusitis or asthma exacerbations, etc. All these anatomic regions have a similar lining, and when one area becomes inflamed or infected, they can all [...]
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Sinus Rinses: if once/day is good, is 4x/day even better?
Posted on03. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
And other stuff on my mind …
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Saline Sinus Rinses: What Good Are They? 3/4
Posted on06. May, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
It’s one thing to have someone suggest that you should do saline sinus rinses. They usually won’t tell you how to do them, like it’s something too indelicate to discuss. Well, let’s discuss it now …
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8 Dangerous Complications of Sinusitis, But 3 That Can Kill
Posted on19. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
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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Sinus Anatomy: The Cliff Notes
Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
You may have fallen asleep while reading my post on Nasal and Sinus Anatomy yesterday. Or more likely, you just clicked away somewhere else. That’s understandable – that was a little too wordy (nearly 1,000 words), and a little too technical. Lot’s of new vocabulary. I was kinda hoping the pretty pictures might keep you [...]
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Nasal and Sinus Anatomy (and Histology)
Posted on15. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
The nose and sinuses are complex. Aside from looking beautiful, your child’s nose (and sinuses) acts as: air-conditioner, warming or cooling incoming air, and moisturizing it for the lungs, and an immune barrier against airborne microorganisms and pollutants. The complexity of this job is reflected in the complexity of the anatomy and histology of the nose and sinuses. Here is a review of how it all works together. WARNING: Long, technical post. But it will help you care for your child’s nose, sinuses, etc.
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