| Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever | The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms often vary with the seasons and include ... "Sinus" symptoms - headache, feeling of pressure behind the eye, pain above the cheekbones and on the lower forehead, aching teeth..."
Recommendation Topical Applications
"A saltwater nasal rinse will flush out pollen and other irritants, shrink your sinus membranes and increases drainage..."
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Bad Breath (Halitosis) |
The Condition
"...Prolonged mouth dryness Use of tobacco products Sinus or respiratory infections Inadequate oral hygiene..."
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Bioflavonoids |
As A Treatment
"...Quercetin is used widely for sinus problems and aids in capillary fragility..."
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Castor Oil |
As A Treatment
"...Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... upper respiratory infections involving the sinuses, tonsils and inner ear..."
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Colds and Influenza |
The Condition
"...At worst, a cold can occasionally lead to secondary bacterial infections of the middle ear or sinuses, which can be treated..."
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Cushing's Syndrome / Hypercortisolism |
Recommendation Test Adrenal Function
"...These tests could include dexamethasone suppression test, CRH stimulation test, direct visualization of the endocrine glands (radiologic imaging), petrosal sinus sampling and the dexamethasone-CRH test..."
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Cystic Fibrosis |
The Condition
"...These include sinusitis (inflammation of the nasal sinuses, which are cavities in the skull behind, above, and on both sides of the nose), nasal polyps (fleshy growths inside the nose), clubbing (rounding and enlargement of fingers and toes),..."
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Ephedra (Ma Huang) |
As A Treatment
"...used in Chinese medicine for at least 5,000 years and is the herb from which scientists have extracted ephedrine, one of the most effective treatments known for the symptoms of asthma, allergies and sinus problems..."
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Excess Sugar Consumption |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms When the body undergoes a sugar overload, a number of symptoms can manifest themselves, including: Anxiety; Congestion; Frequent colds; Migraines; Asthma; Constipation; Headaches; Sinus congestion; Backaches; Depression; Hypoglycemia; Skin itch; Bladder/bowel dysfunction; Diarrhea; Hypothyroidism; Sleepiness; Bloating; Dizziness; Immune system dysfunction; Tension; Blurred..."
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General Detoxification Requirement |
The Condition
"...Our sinuses, skin and lungs are also accessory elimination organs whereby toxins can be released..."
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Gulf War Illness |
The Condition
"...signs or symptoms; Genetic Alterations; Abnormal Births; Birth Defects; Menstrual Problems; Reduced IQ; Confusion; Memory Loss; Blood In Stools and Urine; Fybromyligia; Epstein Barr Syndrome; Sinus Diseases; Micoplasma Fermentans; Incognitis Infections; Unusual Hair Loss; Loss Of Smell; Chemical Sensitivities; Asthma; Vision Problems..."
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Headaches |
The Condition
"...A sinus headache usually occurs as a gnawing pain over or under both eyes..."
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Hives |
The Condition
"...For chronic urticaria, lab work should include CBC, ESR, UA, histamine levels and dental/sinus examinations to rule out hidden pathology..."
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Hydrotherapy |
As A Treatment
"...It is an effective therapy for sore throat, cold, flu, and sinus congestion when it is administered to the throat or feet..."
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Hyperbaric Oxygen |
As A Treatment
"...Parts of the body that can be adversely affected by HBO treatment, with symptoms, include ... Sinuses - Congestion and/or occlusion (Pain, bloody discharge)..."
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Hypertension |
Our Question about nosebleed frequency
"Recurrent nosebleeds are a sometimes a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hypertension, a bleeding disorder, or a tumor of the nose or sinuses..."
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Jet Lag Susceptibility |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms The symptoms of jet lag are varied but commonly include ... Headaches and/or sinus irritation..."
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Mast Cells |
Related Topic
"These are a group of cells that line the capillaries of tissues that come in contact with the outside, for example skin, sinuses, and lung mucosa..."
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Migraine/Tension Headaches |
The Condition
"Headaches are commonly classified under categories such as tension, sinus, migraine, menstrual and cluster among others..."
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Nasal Polyps |
The Condition
"...are seen with greater frequency in people with asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), vasomotor rhinitis (may be caused by emotional upset or sexual arousal), and certain kinds of drug use, chronic sinus infections, and cystic fibrosis..."
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Orbital Cellulitis |
The Condition
"...It is usually caused by a bacterial infection which typically will have spread from the ethmoid or para-nasal sinuses but may also have its origin elsewhere such as a boil on the eye or eyelid (stye), recent trauma to the eye, injury to the eyelid (including bug bites), or a foreign object..."
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Pharyngitis ("Strep Throat") |
The Condition
"...The chronic form can be caused by a continuing infection of the sinuses, lungs or mouth, or by constant irritation from smoking, breathing heavily polluted air, food allergies or consuming too much alcohol, or by swallowing substances that scald, corrode or scratch..."
Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
"...Congestion or inflammation of the nose (rhinitis), sinuses (sinusitis), and throat (pharyngitis) may be due to airborne irritants and allergens, but food allergy may be the undiagnosed cause of these common problems..."
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Poor/Slow Wound Healing |
The Condition
"...They may also involve the sinus tracts (red streaks indicating infected lymph vessels)..."
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Rhinitis |
Related Topic
"Inflammation of the sinus membranes and nasal mucous membrane, sometimes extending to the eyes and ears..."
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Sarcoidosis |
Our Question about nasal congestion
"...Sarcoidosis of the nose and paranasal sinuses..."
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See Infectious Disease Specialist |
As A Treatment
"...The special skills of the infectious diseases specialist are not confined to a single organ system or cause; they include expertise in infections of any type (such as sinuses, heart, brain, lungs, urinary tract, bowel, bones or pelvic organs) and any cause (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic)..."
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Sinus Swabs / Nose Drops |
As A Treatment
"Historically, the Sinus Swab has been inserted once into each nostril for 6 minutes..."
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Sinusitis |
The Condition
"Sinusitis is an inflammation of the membranes of the nose and sinus cavity..."
Related Topic
"Inflammation of the sinuses, with causes ranging from dust to hay fever..."
Recommendation Sinus Swabs / Nose Drops
"This treatment has helped many people treat a chronic sinus infection and takes about 6 weeks of self-application..."
Recommendation Euphorbium Nasal Spray
"...Patients with chronic sinusitis experienced considerable improvement in terms of reduced headaches, sinus pressure, and breathing difficulties..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids
"Quercetin is being used widely for sinus problems..."
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Sjogren's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...When the skin, sinuses, airways, and vaginal tissues are affected, dryness occurs in those places, too..."
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Steam / Spray Treatments |
As A Treatment
"Steam treatment carries essential oils directly to sinuses and lungs, and provides warm, moist air to help open nasal and bronchial passages..."
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Sulfite Sensitivity |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Asthma, nasal and sinus congestion, rhinitis, postnasal drip, frontal headache and bronchospasm can be triggered by sulfites..."
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Tinnitus |
The Condition
"...Besides loud noises, other causes include severe head trauma, sinus and respiratory infections, ear infections, wax build-up, high blood cholesterol, TMJ problems, food allergies, certain types of tumors and a long list of other conditions..."
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain |
The Condition
"...The rarity of these disturbances and the variability of these symptoms have caused some patients to undergo endodontic treatment of multiple root canals or other oral or sinus surgeries before a neurological disturbance is recognized..."
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