Sinusitis News

A protein known to stimulate blood vessel growth has now been found to be responsible for the cell overgrowth in the development of polyps that characterize one of the most severe forms of sinusitis, a study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests.

Entellus Medical, the Minnesota-based developer of novel, less invasive treatments for chronic conditions of sinusitis, has completed its Series D financing totaling $30MM. The Series D round was led by new investor Essex Woodlands Health Ventures and supported by existing investors Split Rock Partners and SV Life Sciences.

Nov. 9, 2009 -- Long-term use of a neti pot to clear stuffy noses and blocked nasal passages may actually encourage more sinus problems rather than keep them away.

Nov. 9, 2009 -- Long-term use of a neti pot to clear stuffy noses and blocked nasal passages may actually encourage more sinus problems rather than keep them away.

Sinusitis is the most common health care complaint in the United States. Although sinusitis is not life-threatening, its impact on patients, health care systems and resources is substantial.

Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates is one of the first in the area to offer an effective new treatment for chronic sinusitis called FinESS Sinus Treatment.

Summit Ear, Nose & Throat is the first in the area to offer an exciting new treatment for chronic sinusitis in an outpatient setting called FinESS Sinus Treatment.

Today's expert is Michael McAvoy, Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates, Appleton Q: I have heard about sinus surgery using a balloon.

Temp: 61.0 F Wind Chill: 61 F We start in Lansing, where Dr. Shawn LaTarte from the Ingham Regional Medical Center says sinusitis is going around.

Dr. Li is chair of the Division of Allergic Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine and a board-certified asthma and allergy specialist.

Safer way: The endoscopic cadaver dissection workshop held at Pushpagiri Medical College in Thiruvalla on Saturday.

A few years ago, a magazine article describing a minimally-invasive treatment for people with chronic sinusitis caught the eye and imagination of Chris Bell, DVM.

SINUSITIS affects 39 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the U.S. It affects every aspect of a patient's quality of life.

Surgeon Claire Hopkins: "The light shining through the forehead shows we are in the right place" Joanne Colyer has suffered from terrible headaches for the past six months.

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Editor's Choice Main Category: Ear, Nose and Throat Also Included In: Pain / Anesthetics Article Date: 13 May 2009 - 8:00 PDT Sinusitis comes from the Latin sinuo meaning "bend, wind, curve", and the Greek itis meaning "pertaining to". In medical English, the suffix "itis" means an "inflammation". According to Medilexicon`s medical dictionary , ...

Endoscopic sinus surgery can significantly relieve symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis - inflammation of the sinus cavities - according to a research team, led by a Georgetown physician, which conducted the first large-scale analysis of surgical outcomes from the procedure.

Riverside Medical Center improves Momence healthcare by offering the Balloon Sinuplasty for relief of chronic sinusitis symptoms.

It's allergy season, and you've got nasal congestion, headache and scratchy throat.