Health News Archives

Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies
Ingredients can be bought over the counter and safely used at home

Don’t Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes
Most doctors can't discern when drugs will work, and when they won't, analysis finds

Health Tip: If You Have Sinus Problems
Know what triggers your pain

Sinusitis Treatments Found Ineffective
British study reports antibiotics and nasal steroids don't lessen symptoms

Saline Irrigation Eases Chronic Nasal Symptoms
Salt water rinse of the airway beats saline sprays at providing relief, study finds

Health Tip: Symptoms of Sinus Infection
See your doctor if you have warning signs

Antibiotics Too Often Prescribed for Sinus Woes
But researchers say the trend will be tough to change

Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Infection
Follow these suggestions to ease pain and congestion

FDA Limits Use of Controversial Antibiotic
Ketek, which has been linked to liver damage, also gets updated 'black box' warning

Antibiotics Mostly Useless for Sinusitis
Study only shows benefit with bacterial infections, which are minority of cases