Posts by Dr. Douglas Dedo
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Chronic Sinusitis (But Now You Do!)
While most people have experienced a sinus infection at one point in their life, millions more suffer from chronic sinusitis, an often painful sinus condition that lasts longer than 12 weeks. Here are facts you didn’t know about chronic sinusitis to help you realize when you’re suffering from this issue. 1. It’s chronic Though this…
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What is a Tonsillectomy? – Palm Beach Sinus Doctors
What Is a Tonsillectomy? The surgery for removing your tonsils is called a tonsillectomy. The tonsils are lymph tissue or masses located in the back of your throat, one on each side. As part of the lymphatic system, tonsils help your body to fight infection. In fact, they are the first to encounter pathogens as…
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Difference Between Acute and Chronic Sinusitis – Palm Beach Sinus Doctors Clears It Up
What’s the difference between acute and chronic sinusitis? Waking up with a runny nose, pain around your eyes and face, and lacking energy? It’s quite possible that this isn’t a typical cold. It could be a sinus infection. Whether you suffer from acute or chronic sinusitis, it is important to understand what is going on.…
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4 Ways to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
Can’t Tell Whether it’s a Cold or Allergies? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that nasal allergies affect roughly 50 million people in the United States. From pollen particles to dust mites, nasal irritants are everywhere. People who live with allergies are reminded of this annoying fact every spring. If you are sick…
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Sinusitis Exam 101 – What to Expect
What should a patient expect during a sinusitis exam? If you have certain symptoms, such as pain or pressure in the facial areas, headaches, or a bad cough, the ENT will give you a physical exam for sinusitis. During this sinusitis exam, the doctor thoroughly looks at the ears, nose, and throat to see if anything is…
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How is Acute Sinusitis Treated at Palm Beach Sinus Doctors?
How is acute sinusitis treated? Acute sinusitis is a common viral or bacterial infection of the para-nasal sinuses. It can cause severe headaches, discolored nasal drainage, breathing difficulties, restlessness, and facial pain, among other problems. It can resolve on its own, but doctors may recommend any of following treatments for stubborn cases. Decongestants Nasal decongestants…
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Symptoms of Acute Sinusitis – Palm Beach Sinus Doctors
What are the symptoms of acute sinusitis? Did you ever have a cold that stuck around a lot longer than it should have? Chances are, if it lasted longer than 10-14 days, you probably had sinusitis, an infection or inflammation of the sinuses. Understanding the symptoms of acute sinusitis can help you know when to…
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Sinusitis in Palm Beach – How common is it?
How common is sinusitis in Palm Beach? Sinusitis, or rhino-sinusitis, is an ailment that affects as many as 30 million Americans each year, or around ten percent of the population. It can happen due to several reasons. These include things like viral infections (being the most common cause), allergens, bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae,…
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3 Common Health Conditions An ENT Can Help With
Your face is host to most of your critical sensory organs. Your ear, nose, and throat alone are responsible for hearing, smelling, and eating. Unfortunately, with a great concentration of important sensory information comes the risk of medical conditions like sinusitis. Thankfully, medical professionals called ear nose and throat doctors (or ENTs) specialize in this…
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Sinusitis Signs, Symptoms, and Causes
Understanding the symptoms of sinusitis is important in getting the right treatment. Sinusitis is an awfully irritating and often quite painful infection categorized by the blockage of the nasal passages. There are three classifications demarking the severity of the sinusitis based on duration. Acute sinusitis is temporary, lasting less than four weeks. Subacute is described…
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