Harvard Medical School Guide to Healing Your Sinuses (Harvard Medical School Guides)
by Ralph Metson, Steven Mardon
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Author: Ralph Metson, Steven MardonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-15
ISBN: 0071444696
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Book Review: Great Reference Book for Sinus Sufferers
Summary: 5 Stars
The Harvard Guide to Healing Your Sinuses is a valuable resource, which is written in easy-to-understand language that details various sinus conditions, including ones that might seem like sinusitis but are not, and numerous strategies for treating them. In addition, discussions of treatments include helpful thoughts on various methods of sinus surgery, how to prepare for surgery if needed, and what to expect.
I appreciate how, on pages 162-163, Dr. Metson and Mr. Mardon cite empty nose syndrome (ENS) as a "troubling phenomenon," which results from an overly aggressive surgery of the turbinates (inner nasal mucus-producing tissue that performs many critical functions). The description of ENS is accurate, and I am grateful it is noted as a complication of surgery, as not all sinus self-help books acknowledge ENS.
When discussing treatments, The Harvard Guide to Healing Your Sinuses mentions zicam, which is the oral spray form of zinc. The authors note while zinc has been shown to reduce the duration of a cold, particularly when used at the onset of symptoms, it must be sprayed into the nose every four hours for one to two weeks to be effective. A word of caution, though, which also should be highlighted, is that spraying high concentrations of zicam in the nose can lead to burning and destruction of olfactory epithelium, the nerve cells responsible for smell. Consequently, some users of zicam have permanently lost their sense of smell.
This book definitely has much useful information on sinusitis from a highly reputable source. It is a great reference book for sinus sufferers.
Chris Martin, author of Having Nasal Surgery? Don't You Become An Empty Nose Victim!
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This book has the latest, best information on overcoming sinus problems, presented by a leading doctor in the field. It contains complete lifestyle advice including nutrition, exercise, and alternative approaches, in addition to medical treatments. It is written by a renowned authority at Harvard Medical School and covers the latest, best, medical practices as well as what we know about alternative approaches and a recommended lifestyles program. It features step-by-step instructions on effective home remedies and how to tell if surgery is necessary (Dr. Metson believes it rarely is). It includes the truth about myths and misconceptions as well as what we really know about the relationship between fungi and sinus problems, a controversial area of research.Healing Books
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