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Sinus Infection Book Review-What are cilia and what is their function? Allergies Allergies and their causes are also discussed in the bookâ??s first section. These often go hand in hand with sinusitis. When I first started seeing an ENT specialist I was tested for allergies and subsequently took weekly shots for several years as part of my treatment. I did test positive for allergies to dust and dust mites, although these allergies were low-level. I do believe these shots helped somewhat. One needs a multi-pronged attack against sinusitis, and each personâ??s problem is unique, so one type of cure does not work for everyone. The 7 Steps Part two of the book discusses the 7 steps people should consider to cure their 1. Make the Diagnosis: Tests You May Need 2. Use Nasal Irrigation to Keep Your Nasal Passages Clean 3. Consider Complementary Treatments 4. Clean Up the Air around You 5. Boost the Levels of Healing Nutrients in Your Body 6. Destress to Stay Well 7. Choose the Most Effective Medical Therapies In my opinion the most important aspect of the treatment program is the pulsating irrigation system. I continue to do this twice a day, even when on travel, as I purchased a small travel model of my Water Pik device. Other important aspects of the program include cleaning the air in oneâ?? environment and maintaining proper room temperature and humidity levels ( 40- 50% relative humidity). Medications and herbal remedies There is significant discussion about medications and possible herbal remedies that some people find helpful. The only criticism I can offer is that these days one reads results of recent studies that point out harmful effects of taking overdoses of certain nutrients, and so I suggest people be careful and discuss any supplements they plan to take with a family physician or ENT specialist. A recent study about taking too much beta-carotene, for example, circulated in the news media not long ago. Sinus Surgery The last section of the book discusses sinus surgery, including different types of surgery, and why they are needed. Having endured two very painful sinus operations, my personal recommendation is that sinus surgery should be a last resort, unless one has polyps, for example. I still came down with a sinus infection about six months after each operation, so the results were not good. I strongly suggest that sinus sufferers read Dr. Grossanâ??s book and follow some of his suggestions, especially the sinus irrigation system, before opting for sinus surgery. Walt Ballenberger is founder of http://www.postnasaldrip.net, a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers. Ballenberger is not a medical professional, just a sinus sufferer for years. Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/900/sinus-infection-book-review-255900.htm Related Tips and Advices
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