What is postnasal drip? Postnasal drip medications help decrease mucus production. The inner lining of your nose and throat has several small glands that secrete a sticky fluid called mucus. This mucus moistens the inside of the nose and sinuses (air-filled cavities present in the skull), traps inhaled dust and other particles, helps guard against...
Endoscopic sinus surgery facts Readers Comments 64 Share Your Story Risks of sinus surgery include, pain and damage to the eyes or base of the skull. Traditional sinus surgery removes diseased or obstructive sinus tissue resulting in improved natural sinus drainage. Post-operative care is as important as the sinus surgery. Balloon sinuplasty or sinus ostial...
What is deviated septum? A deviated septum often does not have any symptoms, but some symptoms include difficulty breathing through the nose, nasal congestion, sinus infections, nosebleeds, sleep problems, headache, and postnasal drip. The thin wall between the nostrils is made of cartilage and bone and is called the septum. The septum is made up...
Sinus Infection vs. Allergies: What’s the difference? Sinus infections are marked by nasal congestion, pressure and headaches. Both sinus infections and allergies (allergic rhinitis) cause symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose and fatigue. Sinus infection (known as sinusitis) is inflammation of the sinuses, caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, and/or fungi (molds). A sinus...
What is Quzyttir and how does it work? Quzyttir (cetirizine hydrochloride injection) is a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist used to treat acute hives (urticaria) in adults and children 6 months of age and older. What are the side effects of Quzyttir? Common side effects of Quzyttir include: changes in taste, headache, numbness and tingling, lightheadedness,...
What is azelastine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Azelastine is an antihistamine, a chemical that blocks the effects of histamine, another chemical that is responsible for some of the symptoms in allergic reactions. Azelastine is chemically different from other antihistamines and is used only as a nasal inhaler for the treatment of...
What is triamcinolone acetonide nasal inhaler-spray, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid. It is administered either as an oral metered-dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma (Azmacort), as a topical preparation for the skin (Kenalog; Aristocort) or as a nasal spray (Nasacort AQ) for relieving symptoms...
Bee and wasp sting facts Picture of Bee, Wasp, Hornet, Yellow Jacket Stings Bees and wasp stings may produce local reactions or systemic (body-wide) allergic reactions. Localized pain, redness, and swelling are the most common reaction to a sting. Severe allergic reactions to stings are known as anaphylactic reactions and may be life-threatening. Treatment of...
Chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip definition and facts Picture of the Sinuses Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose. Symptoms of rhinitis include runny nose (rhinorrhea), nasal itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis is categorized into allergic rhinitis (hay fever), non-allergic rhinitis, and mixed rhinitis (a combination of allergic and non-allergic). One of the most common...
What is fexofenadine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Fexofenadine is an oral, "second generation" antihistamine that is used to treat the signs and symptoms of allergy and hives. It is similar to the other second generation antihistamines loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and azelastine (Astelin). Histamine is a chemical that is responsible for...