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Nov 12, 2008 -
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My husband gets a sinus infection every year. This year it came early and he took antibiotics after fighting it for two weeks to no avail.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Drug Restriction
In February 2007, the FDA announced that the antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek) should no longer be used for treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. In June 2006, the FDA reported that several people had died of liver damage after taking this drug. Telithromycin is now only approved for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Sinusitis occurs when your sinuses – air-filled cavities around your nose, eyes, and cheeks – get inflamed. The inflammation is often due to an infection, caused by a virus (such as a cold), bacteria, or fungus. Healthy sinuses are open, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate in your nasal passages.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Global Prevalence of Tension-Type Headache
Tension-type headaches account for nearly half of all headaches, according to a 2007 study in Cephalagia. The researchers estimated that more people are disabled by tension-type headache than by migraine.
Causes of Tension-Type Headaches
Doctors are not really sure why tension-type headaches occur.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Sinus headaches cause a dull, deep, throbbing pain in the front of your head and face. They are caused by an inflammation in your sinuses (air-filled cavities around your nose, eyes, and cheeks). Bending down or leaning over generally makes the pain worse, as does cold and damp weather.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Cluster Headaches
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Verapamil May Cause Heart Problems
Verapamil (Calan) is a blood pressure medication that is used "off-label" as a first-line preventive treatment for cluster headaches. However, when used for cluster headache, this drug may sometimes cause dangerous disturbances in heart rhythms (arrhythmia), according to a 2007 study in Neurology. The researchers recommend that patients who take verapamil should receive regular electrocardiograms to monitor for any signs of potential heart problems.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Migraine Surveys
- About 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men suffer migraines, according to the 2007 American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention survey. Nearly a third of respondents reported 3 or more migraine attacks per month. Over half were severely impaired or needed bed rest during attacks.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Sinuses
Sinusitis
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
See also: Chronic sinusitis
Alternative Names
Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other organisms (they are sterile) and are open, allowing mucus to drain and air to circulate.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Sinuses
Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Chronic sinusitis is swelling (inflammation) of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps coming back.
See also: Sinusitis
Alternative Names
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The sinuses are openings in the bones around the nose. Four pairs of sinuses connect to small openings in the nose area.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Decongestants
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Drug Approval
Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older.
FDA Drug Warnings
- The antihistamine promethazine (Phenergan) should not be given to children younger than age 2 because it may cause serious breathing problems.
- Omalizumab (Xolair) may cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This drug is used to treat allergy-related asthma, but is also being investigated as an allergy treatment.
Cough and Cold Medicines for Children
In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children.
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