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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a procedure that is used to treat sinusitis and other conditions that affect the sinuses. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause symptoms such as congestion, headaches, and difficulty breathing through the nose.
RSV vaccine side effects in older adults . The CDC lists the following as possible side effects of the RSV vaccine: Pain, redness, and swelling where the shot is given. Fatigue. Fever. Headache ...
Kidney function gradually decreases as someone ages. The elderly are also likely to be underweight. In addition, these older people tend to be dehydrated and be taking other medications. These factors increase the likelihood of developing side effects of digoxin and digoxin toxicity. Often lowering the dose is considered by the prescriber. [6]
Diosmectite, a natural aluminomagnesium silicate clay, is effective in alleviating symptoms of acute diarrhea in children, [114] and also has some effects in chronic functional diarrhea, radiation-induced diarrhea, and chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. [52] Another absorbent agent used for the treatment of mild diarrhea is kaopectate.
Data from the study shows that balloon sinus dilation is as effective as functional sinus surgery, and delivers a better patient recovery experience. [7] [8] Balloon and surgical patients experienced a similar, significant level of: symptom improvement; decline in number of rhinosinusitis episodes requiring medication in year after treatment
Endoscopic sinus surgery is minimally-invasive and is done entirely through the nostril with the help of a camera. Surgery should be considered for those with complete nasal obstruction, uncontrolled runny nose, nasal deformity caused by polyps or continued symptoms despite medical management. [7] Surgery serves to remove the polyps as well as ...
Before and after surgical restoration of the lateral wall (arrow in right-side image) to simulate the function of the missing inferior turbinate. A 2015 meta-analysis identified 128 people treated with surgery from eight studies that were useful to pool, with an age range of 18 to 64, most of whom had been experiencing ENS symptoms for many years.
Patients with odontogenic sinusitis may present with symptoms similar to those of other forms of sinusitis, such as nasal congestion, purulent nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure, and a reduced sense of smell. However, the presence of dental pain, foul smell, or a history of recent dental procedure might suggest an odontogenic source.