Oct. 13, 2003 (New Orleans) — Daily nasal irrigation with a hypertonic saline solution reduces not only the severity of symptoms in sinusitis, but the occurrence of acute exacerbations and the need ...

As if that weren’t enough, she noted, “excess mucus can also obstruct the sinuses and when it becomes trapped this encourages bacteria to grow. If it hangs out for a long time, the increased amount of ...

People who suffer from chronic sinus infections know the warning signs when one might be coming on. Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say that is a good time to try preventative measures, such as ...

So your daily attempt at perfection already includes brushing and flossing, exercising, meditating, eating fruits and veggies, and overall clean, healthy living. Here’s one more health habit you might ...

A sinus infection (sinusitis) is caused by a virus or (sometimes) bacteria that creates swelling in the nasal passages. Oftentimes, sinus infections come with or after a viral upper respiratory ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nasal irrigation can help shorten the duration of the common cold. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images It starts with a slight ...

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Some people use nasal irrigation to clear mucus and allergens out of their sinuses. One popular irrigation device is called a neti pot. People like to post and watch videos of nasal irrigation online.

Medtronic Inc. has launched a new handpiece for its sinus irrigation system that’s designed to make it easier for physicians to access hard-to-reach areas of the frontal sinus. The new Frontal ...

Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there’s news that someone died from not doing ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m asking this question for my sister. Is it safe to use a ...