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Whenever there is a forest fire, sinus and bronchial problems may follow. Here are recommendations to prevent these airway problems. Mission Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 In Southern California individuals who are exposed to the soot and smoke of a bad fire, can take measures to prevent the sore throat, the facial pain, the plugged dry nose, and the drainage down the throat that soot and smoke may cause. Smoke from such fires produce a mix of chemicals, one of which is sulphur dioxide....

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Neti pots have become very popular as a way to gain sinus relief. Yet recent FDA warnings on health risks associated with improper use, and people's discomfort in using them, leave many looking for an alternative. Many neti pot users have found Snoot! Cleanser to be a highly effective alternative to the neti pot. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121022/CG97019) The FDA recently published a consumer bulletin...

TULSA, Okla., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in this month's print issue of the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology shows that treatment with Dead Sea salt (DSS) irrigations and sprays are as effective as topical nasal steroids in treating chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) - a sinus condition that can obstruct nasal passages, making it difficult to breathe. CRS is often accompanied by swelling around the eyes and face, facial pain and/or headaches. (Logo:...

People who suffer from chronic sinus infections know the warning signs when one might be coming on. Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say that is a good time to try preventative measures, such as nasal irrigation, to lessen the symptoms or prevent the infection from worsening. Nasal irrigation is the cleansing of the nasal cavity with sterile salt water to flush out excess mucus or debris from the sinuses and nose, such as with the use of a neti pot. Maintain moisture "People are...

IDSA releases first rhinosinusitis guidelines, helps doctors distinguish between bacterial and viral cause The vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Nearly one in seven people are diagnosed with a sinus infection each year. Although sinus infections are the fifth leading reason for antibiotic prescriptions, 90 to 98 percent of cases are...

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent national news reports warning of deaths and potential brain infections from the use of neti pots for sinus rinsing may have resulted in some sinus products being incorrectly associated with those risks. "While health officials are warning users of neti pots about the potential dangers of improper usage of these devices, a simple and convenient alternative is readily available with a product like OCEAN Complete®," said Dr....

TOPANGA, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In the face of at least two recent deaths caused by brain-eating amoeba found in domestic tap water, neti pot users are now looking for safer alternatives. Sinox Spray, a natural, drug-free nasal rinse alternative to neti pots, uses antiseptic salts and sterile water to clear mucus without the risk of infection from tap-water borne microorganisms. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111221/CG26331) The neti pot, a...

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the makers of ARM & HAMMER(®), is offering much-needed clarity to consumers who suffer from sinus congestion and allergies by introducing the new ARM & HAMMER((TM)) Simply Saline((TM)) Neti Pot Kit. This new kit helps users tackle their symptoms head on: by flushing them away through the time-honored practice of nasal irrigation which expels mucus and moisturizes irritated nasal passages. (Photo:...

Balloon sinuplasty is safe and effective, minimally invasive, and quick - bringing relief to the 37 million people who suffer from chronic sinus infections. SWENT will now offer the procedure in a clinic setting. Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (SWENT) announces the availability of Balloon Sinuplasty, a new procedure that has been shown to help patients who suffer from chronic sinus conditions. Over 100,000 patients nationwide have had...

Although most consumers turn to the same over-the-counter medicines for winter colds, Buster Brands is ensuring that a change is in the works. Launching its "Send Us Your Nasal Spray" campaign, Buster Brands will be giving a free bottle of Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster to consumers that send in their old nasal spray. Morristown, NJ (Vocus/PRWEB) November 23, 2010 When fall and winter colds arrive, many consumers turn to the same over-the-counter medicines that they've been using for...