Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis, is an infection that can occur when mucus is blocked in the sinuses. Chronic sinusitis is sinusitis that has been unresolved for 12 or more weeks. Chronic sinusitis can affect your life in many ways, but it can be treated. Before understanding how it can be treated, you must […]
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What You Need to Know About Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
If your child has dry, itchy skin with a raised rash, it could be atopic dermatitis or eczema – two words for the same condition. Eczema usually first appears in childhood but also affect adults. This condition affects people in numerous ways and can negatively impact quality of life. It is important to have any […]
When to Have Pulmonary Function Testing
Pulmonary function testing determines how well your lungs are functioning. This type of testing will help a doctor determine how much air your lungs can hold and how fast the air can be inhaled and exhaled through the respiratory system. Pulmonary function testing can take a few different forms, but there are two primary types […]
Rhinoscopy: What It Is and When It’s Done
Rhinoscopy is a method of looking into the nose and throat. While there are other methods of looking into the nose, these methods only allow the doctor to see about an inch inside the nasal cavity. A rhinoscopy allows the doctor to see almost all of the inside of the nose, throat, adenoids, and vocal […]
What to Expect with Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a common skin problem that happens in 15 to 20 percent of Americans. There are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant and allergic. Irritant contact dermatitis is often caused by repeated exposure such as in a work environment, while allergic contact dermatitis is caused by a delayed allergic reaction to something that […]
