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Recent News About Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers
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Richmond doctor: ‘Allergies affect the nose, causing congestion and drainage’
The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for allergy sufferers, as travel, stress, and even Christmas decorations can lead to worse allergic reactions. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, allergens can severely impact your health.
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Richmond doctor: Sinusitis ‘causes inflammation on the eustachian tube’
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that affects the inner ear, causing hearing issues, ear pressure, and other related symptoms. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, the eustachian tube is an important part of your sinus anatomy.
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Richmond doctor: ‘By treating the allergy, you decrease the inflammation’
Inflammation is the natural response of the body to an infection and will happen invariably when someone is dealing with sinusitis. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, allergies and inflammation go hand-in-hand.
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Richmond doctor: ‘Mouth breathing is not effective’
One of the more unpleasant symptoms of sinusitis is bad breath, which can occur due to congestion and mouth breathing. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, breathing through your mouth can lead to further health issues.
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Richmond doctor: ‘There is an association between chronic sinusitis and mental health’
Chronic sinusitis has a multitude of symptoms that can affect one’s life, including an increased risk of depression. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, mental health can be affected by sinusitis.
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Richmond doctor: ‘Eustachian tube dysfunction is more of a rhinologic problem than it is an otologic problem’
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, the eustachian tube is actually a key part of a person’s sinuses.
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Richmond doctor: 'If a patient has allergic rhinitis at a young age and it's not managed, they can then form asthma'
Sinusitis, in whatever form it may be, can lead to a plethora of different issues, including asthma.
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Richmond doctor: (The eustachian tube's) 'function is to drain and equalize pressure behind the eardrum'
Eustachian tubes are responsible for regulating ear pressure and draining fluid from the middle ear.
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Richmond doctor: 'My practice philosophy is to help people to breathe free'
One of the main triggers of sinusitis is allergies, and summer allergies are right around the corner.
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Richmond doctor on surprising sinusitis symptoms: '(Sinus) pressure is causing irritation to the nerves'
Sinusitis symptoms include nasal inflammation, reduced sense of taste or smell, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing through the nose, pain, tenderness, or swelling around the cheeks, eyes or nose.
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Local doctor on balloon sinuplasty: 'It's as effective as traditional functional endoscopic sinus surgery'
Snoring can lead to issues in a relationship.
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Local doctor: 'There are three ways to treat patients' for allergies
In the spring, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by tree pollen and grass.
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Local doctor warns of link between sinusitis, erectile dysfunction
Men who suffer from chronic sinusitis are at an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction.
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Sinusitis can trigger inflammation in the eustachian tube
Allergies and infections are the most common causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
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Patients who treat recurring sinus infections with antibiotics are at risk of developing antibiotic resistance
The overuse of antibiotics prescribed for sinusitis can lead to health risks or the development of antibiotic resistance.
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Local doctor says cold weather can make asthma worse
Colder weather can cause more severe symptoms in asthma sufferers.
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Local doctor says it's important to see an ENT specialist to identify the cause of your headaches
Sinus infections and other illnesses are more common during the winter months.
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Local doctor says people who suffer from chronic sinus issues risk developing erectile dysfunction.
People who suffer from chronic sinusitis are at risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
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Mingling during Halloween weekend could lead to a greater chance of getting a sinus infection
An overwhelming majority of Americans celebrate Halloween.
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Richmond doctor says sinusitis can have negative effects on other aspects of health
Balloon sinuplasty is a relatively new procedure, which was approved by the FDA in 2005.