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August 2012
Advances - Medical News for Clinicians & Patients
"Alleviating the Discomfort of Postnasal Drip"
Adults make over a liter of mucus daily. It's typically water-like, lubricates parts of the body, and we swallow it without even noticing. But irritants, viruses, or bacteria change this. The mucus thickens to trap the invading substance, turns acidic, and burns the throat. In this article, otolaryngologists Drs. William Reisacher and Deya Jourdy explain "postnasal drip" and how to alleviate it with generally minimal effort. Read the article here.

Spring 2013
Phelps Today - Phelps Memorial Hospital
"SINUSITIS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options"
Chronic rhinosinusitis, or sinusitis for short, is a major health problem in the United States, affecting up to 12.5% of the US population, an estimated 39 million people each year. CRS accounts for a substantial decrease in the quality of life and day to day productivity of patients, including lost work days and missed school days, in addition to substantial healthcare expenditures such as over the counter and prescription medications, to name a few. In this article, Dr. Deya Jourdy explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options of sinusitis. Download the article below under "Related Resources."

Related Resources

Phelps Today - "SINUSITIS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options"

Alleviating the Discomfort of Postnasal Drip - New York Presbyterian Hospital