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Don’t Spend Another Year With Sinusitis
acute sinusitis can be treated with antibiotics, nasal decongestant, or nasal sprays prescribed by a doctor.
Are you starting the new year feeling like your head is clogged up? Is there thick, discolored goo coming from your nose or throat? Was it harder to taste or even smell those holiday treats? Does it feel like your head could explode from constant pain? If these symptoms sound familiar, then you are probably suffering from sinusitis. Though often referred to as sinus infections, not all cases of sinusitis are the result of infection. The cause of your sinusitis can impact the duration of the disease. One in eight adults suffer from sinusitis every year. Some people only experience a sinus infection once or twice in their lifetime, while others regularly struggle with cases of sinusitis that can last for months at a time. If you are suffering from sinusitis, your doctor will first need to determine whether your case is acute or chronic.
CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Patients who come to our office due to a sinusitis are usually suffering from the chronic version. Often the result of infection, inflammation, or nasal polyps, cases of chronic sinusitis persist for months at a time. Chronic sinusitis is more difficult to treat than acute sinusitis, but there are treatment options. Balloon sinuplasty, a procedure offered in our office, has been shown to improve the symptoms of 95 percent of patients who suffer from chronic sinusitis. If you’ve struggled with sinusitis in the past, don’t spend another year in pain or discomfort. Visit Amazon.com to grab your copy of Dr. Evans’ book “The Sinus Solution: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Permanent Relief From Chronic Sinusitis.” Or, you can call Texan ENT Specialists at 512.550.0321 today and discuss our in-office treatments. Learn how you can breathe easy again.
ACUTE SINUSITIS
If you are suffering from sinusitis shortly after experiencing a cold or allergy symptoms, this is likely a case of acute sinusitis. Caused by a virus or bacteria, cases of acute sinusitis tend to clear up in less than four weeks. Usually,
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Citrus and Avocado Salad Winter is the height of citrus season, so it’s a perfect time to experiment with oranges and lemons. Roasting the fruits concentrates their flavor and makes the skins edible, creating a blast of flavor for this winter salad.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded
1 bunch arugula
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 avocado, cut into wedges Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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