附註:Includes bibliographical references (page 201) and index.
Terms of Use; Want to learn more?; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I The Sinuses in Health and Disease; Chapter 1 Sinusitis and Quality of Life; You Are Not Alone; Sinusitis Is a Serious Problem; Diagnosis and Treatment Have Improved Dramatically; You Can-and Should-Play an Active Role in Your Treatment; What's Next; Chapter 2 How Your Sinuses Work; Entering the Nasal House: Your Nose as the Foyer; The Nasal Cavity: A Hallway with a Climate Control System; The OMC: A Critical Passageway; A House with Eight Rooms: Your Four Pairs of Sinuses.
Inside Your Sinuses: Mucus, Cilia, and GlandsWhy We Have Sinuses: Seven Theories; What's Next; Chapter 3 When Healthy Sinuses Become Blocked; The Direct Cause: It's the OMC; Sinusitis Symptoms: The Big Three; Other Sinusitis Symptoms; What's Next; Chapter 4 Making the Diagnosis: Do You Really Have Sinusitis?; Primary Care Visit; CT Scan; Treatment and Referral; Off to the ENT Doctor; Other Tests; What's Next; Chapter 5 Acute Sinusitis: When a Bad Cold Gets Worse; How a Common Cold Can Lead to Sinusitis; Easing Symptoms; Medications for Acute Sinusitis.
My Choice of Medications for Acute SinusitisSurgery for Acute Sinusitis?; What's Next; Chapter 6 The Sinusitis Spectrum: Where Do You Fit In?; Three General Types: Locals, Systemics, and Intermediates; A Treatment Plan That's Right for You; What's Next; Part II Nonsurgical Treatments for Sinusitis; Chapter 7 Nasal Irrigation: A Key to Healthier Sinuses; Keeping It Simple: Using a Bulb Syringe; Nasal Irrigation FAQs; Alternatives to the Bulb Syringe; What's Next; Chapter 8 A Trip to the Drugstore: Products for Your Nose and Sinuses; Humidifiers; Nasal Tape; Mechanical Dilators; Saline Sprays.
Moisturizing Sprays and GelsWhat's Next; Chapter 9 Cold and Allergy Medications: Which Ones Can Help Your Sinusitis?; Decongestants; Mucus-Thinning Agents; Antihistamines; Pain Relievers and Cough Suppressants; Combination Products; Other Medications; What's Next; Chapter 10 Steroids: A Way to Reduce Inflammation, Congestion, and Polyps; Nasal Steroid Sprays; Nasal Steroid FAQs; Oral Steroids; What's Next; Chapter 11 Antibiotics: The Mainstay of Sinusitis Treatment; Symptom Relief; Choosing an Antibiotic; Classes of Antibiotics; Minimizing Side Effects; Short- and Long-Term Dosing Regimens.
Topical and Intravenous AntibioticsWhat's Next; Chapter 12 Diet and Lifestyle: How Everyday Decisions Can Affect Your Sinuses; Food Allergies: Milk and Wheat; Alcohol; Smoking; The Workplace; The Fragrance Factor; What's Next; Chapter 13 Alternative Therapies for Sinusitis; Using Common Sense; Acupuncture; Herbal Therapy; Nutritional Supplements; Homeopathic Medicine; Stress Reduction Techniques; What's Next; Part III Surgery for Sinusitis; Chapter 14 Making the Decision to Have Sinus Surgery; Your Doctor's Recommendation; It's Your Decision; Realistic Expectations; Surgery Really Does Help.
摘要:A guide to improving sinus health that explains the causes and symptoms of sinusitis and describes a wide range of treatments, with tips for managing sinus health.
