Author: octane

Why Do My Colds Last Weeks?

Why is it that for most people a cold lasts 3 to 6 days, but my cold inevitably progresses into a prolonged sinus infection that is often hard to clear up?!

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Why Can’t I Breathe Through My Nose?

Thinking about breathing, it makes sense to start our discussion with a review of the inner anatomy of our nose. Nasal symptoms (stuffiness, congestion, decreased airflow) are usually due to problems with this anatomy.

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COVID & Facial Pain

I hope this note finds you and yours well and “hanging in there” during this unique time in which we live. So much has happened, is happening, and will happen…Hopefully, for the betterment of all.Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic is still with us.  Hopefully a preventative vaccine and curative therapeutics are in our near future.  But, until that becomes a reality, it is still best for all of us to adhere to social distancing and wearing a mask in public…

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