THROAT SPRAYS AND LOZENGES

Throat sprays are appropriate when you are experiencing a sore throat caused by postnasal drip or during an acute flare-up of a chronic infection. Some products may contain an antiseptic that kills bacteria and fungus as it passes into the throat. Other functions of these products include coating the throat, reducing the inflammation and the pain of a sore throat, and facilitating easier swallowing. Products that are available for sore throat relief contain topical anesthetics such as phenol (Chlo - raseptic), hexylresorcinols (Sucrets), benzocaine (Goldberger’s Super Troche Plus), and methanol (Cepacol).

COUGH SUPPRESSANTS

Codeine and hydrocodone are prescription cough suppressants. Dextromethorphan is an oral cough suppressant that is available in many OTC cough and cold remedies. Dextromethorphan is chemically related to codeine and acts on the brain to suppress cough but does not have the pain-relieving and addictive properties of codeine.

ANTISEPTIC MOUTH WASHES

Mouth washes reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth, teeth, and gums related to sinus infections that can cause gingivitis, dental infections, and halitosis (bad breath).

CHEST RUBS

Chest rubs are OTC medications formulated to be placed on the chest. They provide heat to the chest, which can help warm the lungs and reduce inflammation. Some people mistakenly place this medication in and around the nose to achieve similar results. This is not a good idea
because proper studies of this use have not been performed and some researchers believe that these products may cause negative effects on the mucous membranes and ciliated hair cells.

Sinus Tips:

Moving to Another State

In the past, physicians recommended that their patients with chronic sinusitis and/or allergies move to another part of the country, where the climate was different, thinking that

Supplements and Nutrients

A balanced diet high in protein, fruits, and vegetables is very important tor patients suffering from CAID. For patients who get frequent infections, I recommend supplementing thei

Sinus Friendly Foods

In the 12th century, the physician Moses Maimonides first prescribed chicken soup as a cold and asthma remedy. People have experienced the same tried-and-true results over the cent

ANTIFUNGAL TREATMENT

Fungus and mold are always present in the air, so it is reasonable to expect that they are also found in our nasal passages. Recent research at the Mayo Clinic has confirmed this t

THROAT SPRAYS AND LOZENGES

Throat sprays are appropriate when you are experiencing a sore throat caused by postnasal drip or during an acute flare-up of a chronic infection. Some products may contain an anti

NASAL EMOLLIENTS, ANTISEPTICS, AND GELS

Nasal emollients and gels allow mucus to glide over dry ciliated hair cells so that it can move through the sinuses with ease. These are useful for soothing your dry nasal membrane