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Information on Nasal and Sinus Disease

Dr. Kern’s 8 Ways to Clear Up Sinus Congestion

From the American Rhinologic Society:

An Introduction to Nasal Endoscopy
Childhood Sinusitis
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Fungal Sinusitis
Hayfever
Complications of Nasal and Sinus Surgery
Complications of Sinusitis
Headache and Sinus Disease
Loss of Sense Of Taste and Smell
Nasal Polyps
New Surgical Techniques
Septoplasty & Septal Surgery
Sinus & Nasal Anatomy
Sinusitis Diagnosis
Sinusitis Q & A
The Purpose of the Sinuses
What to Expect After Sinus Surgery
Snoring and Nasal Congestion
Rhinoplasty
Upper Respiratory Infections
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From the American Academy of Otolaryngology:

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Facial Sports Injuries
Fact Sheet: 20 Questions About Your Sinuses
Fact Sheet: Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Rhinosinusitis
Fact Sheet: Antibiotics and Sinusitis
Fact Sheet: Can Over-the-Counter Medications Help?
Fact Sheet: Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Fact Sheet: Day Care and Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
Fact Sheet: Deviated Septum
Fact Sheet: Do I Have Sinusitis?
Fact Sheet: Injection Snoreplasty
Fact Sheet: Sinus Headaches
Fact Sheet: Sinus Surgery
Fact Sheet: Tips for Sinus Sufferers
Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP)
Post-Nasal Drip
Sinus Pain
Smell & Taste
Snoring
Stuffy Nose
Your Nose: The Guardian Of Your Lungs


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