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Acute sinusitis treated with antibiotics won't get better faster shows a new study. Researchers say the finding is important because antibiotics are often overprescribed and can lead to 'superbugs' and antibiotic resistance. The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology has tips to help sinus suffers.
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First FDA-approved study of Stem Cells to treat hearing loss begins at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX.
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In her new parenting book, "Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child" (World Scientific Publishers), Dr. Shapiro explains all the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns children have throughout development.
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Experts say global warming will extend allergy season. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has important tips that can reduce symptoms and suffering from seasonal allergies from ragweed and other pollens.
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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that typically occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Millions of people suffer each year, especially during the winter cold and flu season. Medications such as antibiotics are typically not needed for acute sinus infections, those lasting 2 to 8 weeks, but in addition to the usual treatments, researchers suggest you might try humming.
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You can’t breathe through your nose, your face hurts, you have a throbbing headache, and your symptoms keep coming back. You likely have chronic sinusitis, and what doctors don’t know about this condition certainly doesn’t help.
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Probiotic therapy has been the subject of recent research as scientists seek to find new ways to help humans fight infection. Scientists have found a potential for probiotic therapy in mouth bacteria that can help fight respiratory infections that especially strike children age 5 to 12.
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In the United States, voice disorders affect approximately 25 million people, yet there are less than 80,000 who visit a specialist for care. Anyone who uses his or her voice excessively is at a greater risk for vocal overuse and abuse, especially young singers. A voice problem left untreated in these individuals could be career-threatening.
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People who worked at the World Trade Center site on and after 9/11 have an impaired ability to smell and to detect odors and irritants, according to new research from the Monell Center and other sources. An inability to detect irritants is critical, because individuals are not able to identify toxins and protect their lungs from harmful exposure.
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Summer is upon us, a time when people flock to roller coaster rides. A new study suggests that the force of acceleration on a roller coaster can be linked to a common ear injury known as ear barotrauma.
