Comments (346) | Post a CommentStuffy Nose? Try These Home Remedies
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008, 11:00 am PDTFor many people, sinusitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the facial sinuses) is a nuisance that requires treatment, but not one that's severe enough to be worth a trip to the doctor. Here are…Read More
All About Decongestants
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, Apr 23, 2008, 9:10 pm PDTAntihistamines and decongestants are two of the largest groups of treatments for sinusitis. Understanding the differences between these two broad classes of medications can help you use them most effectively.…Read More
Antihistamines: Soothe Your Sinuses
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Apr 18, 2008, 2:57 pm PDTAntihistamines and decongestants are two of the main treatments for sinusitis--the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the facial sinuses. Understanding the differences among these various medications…Read More
Spring Means Sinusitis
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Apr 08, 2008, 2:57 am PDTCongestion. Pain and pressure in the sinuses and teeth. Runny nose. Coughing and sneezing. Sore throat. Let's put a hold on Spring!This time of year is a common time for sinusitis, which simply means…Read More
Is It Allergies or an Infection?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Mar 31, 2008, 9:08 am PDTSinus infections sometimes happen on top of allergic sinusitis. When inflammation swells the nasal passages and fills them up with extra mucus, the sinus cavities get blocked and can't drain effectively.…Read More
Use Narcotic Pain Meds With Caution
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Mar 27, 2008, 2:00 pm PDTNarcotics (also called opioids) are powerful medications to control pain. However, they have several drawbacks and are best reserved for when all other methods have failed. Even then, I suggest adding them to…Read More
Managing Your Nerve Pain
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Mar 21, 2008, 1:04 pm PDTNerve pain, also called neuropathic pain, is distinctive and probably one of the hardest types of pain to manage. Its cause can be difficult to figure out, but nerve involvement is a common component of many…Read More
Safe Use of Antibiotics
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Mar 17, 2008, 3:46 am PDTIn an earlier entry, I gave you several reasons why you might not want to take an antibiotic if you really don't have to. There's no doubt, however, that antibiotics are effective, powerful, and sometimes…Read More
Skin Cancer: Some Burning Facts
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 4:13 pm PDTWith warm weather fast approaching, it's a good a time to think about skin cancer protection and screening.Your total lifetime sun exposure increases your risk for melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal…Read More
Zetia Hysteria
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 2:38 pm PDTOne of my commitments is to tell you what's what about the health stories circulating in the media. And, boy, did we have a doozie recently, with the hysteria surrounding some supposedly very disappointing…Read More
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