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Common Nosebleeds: Causes and Treatment Options

Common Causes The following are risk factors for nosebleeds:   Studies have shown that high blood pressure is not a direct cause of nosebleeds; however, it does make nosebleeds more severe and more difficult to control. Treatment It is possible to control most anterior nosebleeds with these simple steps:   […]

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Acute Recurrent Sinusitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Causes of Acute Recurrent Sinusitis Deviated Septum A deviated or crooked septum obstructs or blocks sinus openings, causing recurrent acute sinusitis. The deviated septum can be congenital or a result of an injury or facial trauma. Anatomically Narrowed Sinus Openings Patients with naturally small sinus openings are susceptible to […]

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Epistaxis: Causes and Treatment of Nosebleeds

When nosebleeds are mild to moderate in severity, greater than 90% will resolve with a combination of leaning forward to prevent swallowing blood, compressing the nose firmly just below the nasal bones for at least 10-15 minutes, and repeating if necessary. Nasal decongestant sprays such as Afrin © constrict blood […]

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms of ETD Evaluation by your physician includes examination of your ears, nose, and throat with scopes that allow for improved visualization. Nasal endoscopy may uncover signs of chronic inflammation such as redness, swelling, polyps, and discolored drainage from the sinuses. Combined with a careful history, the diagnosis of nasal […]

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Nasal Congestion: Types, Causes and Treatments

Types of Nasal Congestion 1. Fixed Congestion Fixed nasal congestion results from stationary lesions within the nose that do not fluctuate with the nasal cycle (not significantly impacted by alterations in nasal blood flow). Causes Deviated Septum The most common cause of fixed nasal congestion is a deviated septum – […]

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An Overview of Epiphora and Treatment through Endoscopic Surgery

Causes of Epiphora Improper eyelid positions, inflammation or an obstructed tear outflow tract are some of the causes of Epiphora. Improper Eyelid Positions Trichiasis, a common eyelid abnormality in which eyelashes grow back towards the eye may be the reason for epiphora. Another reason could be entropion, where the eyelids […]

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Effectiveness of Topical Nasal Steroid Sprays in Treating Chronic Nasal Congestion

What is a Topical Nasal Steroid Sprays? Topical nasal steroid sprays contain various corticosteroid medications that reduce inflammation in the nose without affecting any other part of the body. Some of the nasal steroid sprays available on the market include Triamcinolone, Mometasone, Beclomethasone, Fluticasone and Budesonide. Decreasing inflammation in the […]

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Understanding Primary and Secondary Headaches and Their Treatment

Primary Headaches Most individuals complaining about headache & facial pain have one of the following three primary headache syndromes – migraine, tension or cluster headache. Migraine Headache A migraine is a throbbing pain, three times more common in women. Approximately 25 percent patients with symptoms of photophobia, nausea and aura […]

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery vs. Non-invasive Procedures: An Overview

In cases of acute sinusitis, doctors may prescribe medications; however, for chronic cases, sinus surgery is usually the only way ahead. Endoscopic sinus surgery is the standard procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis. An endoscopic sinus surgery enlarges the natural sinus openings, making them less prone to blockage and infection, […]

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