Sinus Problems Solved!

I feel great still...

2006-06-26T09:11:00.000-04:00

I'm surprised that I still don't have to go back to my allergy medicine or take over the counter sinus medicine. I can breath and I owe it all to Sinus Buster. I was going to try the other products they have on their site but I haven't yet.
They now have natural products on the Freedom site for pets. I'm curious as to how well they work. I love my animals and want them to feel great and live as long as possible.
You know it's a rainy day and usually I would feel this pressure feeling coming down on my sinuses and I feel nothing only lightness. I really can't believe it.

Hope all are doing well.

Great Article I found

2006-04-14T15:06:00.000-04:00

ICE CREAM AND SINUS INFECTIONS: A CRUCIAL LINK!
It's possible that ice cream is (after flu and colds) the leading cause of sinus infections. After you read our Reader Feedback below, you may think so too!

Here's our discovery: One of the contributors on this site who struggled for 2 years with constant sinus infections came to discover a link between consuming ice cream and sinus infections. She realized that within 24 hours of consuming a scoop of Baskin Robbins ("BR") ice cream, flu-like symptoms appeared: fever, headache, congestion, general malaise. Not quite 48 hours later, she came down with a raging sinus infection. She realized this was no fluke, that indeed this scenario had happened each time she went to BR. Needless to say, she stopped eating the ice cream (only this brand, apparently, caused the infection) and has not had an infection in over 3 years. We admit it sounds strange that one brand of ice cream could have such a toxic effect on the body. Out of curiosity, we asked a colleague who came down with a sinus infection recently if she had eaten BR in the past 48 hours. Sure enough she had and similarly came down with flu-like symptoms within 24 hours and a sinus infection after 48 hours. We posted this theory on Earth Clinic about two years ago now to see if we'd get any feedback on the subject. Our reader feedback confirmed that there is a definite cause and effect between ice cream consumption (not just BR, mind you) and sinus infections.

Life is Good

2006-02-28T02:00:00.000-05:00

I really can't get over how great I feel taking the SInus Buster. I have just changed multi vitamins also and I'm hopeful that I feel even better. Now I just have to get my whole act together and I'll be all set.

It's a struggle to try and get healthy in this life of mine. I feel like I just need to focus more on myself and do things to the point that they become a habit. I always tend to put other people and things ahead of me.

I never thought years ago when I was in my 20's that life would get more complicated and harder but it is. It's not a bad life by any means just more complicated. I look at things and think about how lucky I am to be here. How lucky I am to have the people around me that I have. Lucky....some people don't have their health, don't have a roof over their heads, don't have people around them that are healthy. Life is good!

Article about Sinus Buster

2006-02-17T15:46:00.000-05:00

New Hot Pepper Nasal Spray Could Be A Winter Sinus Solution

(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 05, 2004) Altamont, NY -- The active ingredient in the Sinus Buster formula is “Capsaicin”, the natural chemical that puts the “Hot” in hot peppers. Though Sinus Buster has been hailed by thousands as a true breakthrough in sinus and headache relief, the product wasn’t widely available until last March – just after the peak “cold & flu” season. A spokesman for SiCap Industries, makers of Sinus Buster, says their all natural hot pepper formula can help knock out most stubborn sinus infections within five days of regular use.

“Last winter, only a couple hundred people were using the sinus buster, but today we have tens of thousands of regular users. So this winter we’re going to have the chance to market sinus buster throughout the entire cold and flu season. And believe me, this formula blows away stubborn sinus infections for most people within three to five days,” says Wayne Perry, president of SiCap Industries.

SiCap’s Sinus Buster formula is being increasingly recommended by ENTs, and family practitioners around the country as an added supplement to the normal treatment regimens prescribed for severe sinus infections. Many physicians are recommending Sinus Buster in place of the usual prescription nasal sprays to accompany effective antibiotic treatments.

“It works especially well when combined with a physician’s prescribed treatment regimen. Of course you have use it at least three times a day, and once you feel it’s cleared up the infection, you need to continue using it for at least another two weeks since sinus infections are extremely stubborn. That’s why so many people have recurring sinus infections because as soon as your treatment is complete, the (left-overs) of the infection start growing again. So it never really goes away, and some people never beat it all the way so they end up getting sinus infections all year long,” adds Perry.

Sinus infections also known as “Sinusitis,” can be caused by chronic allergy conditions, but are usually caused by common cold and flu viruses, and bacterial infections that work their way into the sinus cavities. Most physicians treat bacterial Sinusitis with a regimen of antibiotics, decongestants, and various nasal steroid sprays, but unfortunately many of these infections do not disappear completely once the treatment is completed. In many cases, the symptoms may be gone, but the infection may still loom.

On the other hand, many sinus infections are caused by viruses. When a sinus infection is viral, antibiotics are useless, but some of the same treatments used to alleviate bacterial infections can also be used to relieve some of the basic viral symptoms such as nasal; congestion, facial swelling, and pain.

More than 37 million Americans suffer with at least one bout of sinusitis every year, making it a huge problem for physicians since these infections can be so tough to beat. Chronic sinusitis sufferers may have acute symptoms for 12 weeks or more including; facial pain & pressure, facial swelling, nasal obstruction, thick nasal discharge, discolored post-nasal drainage, and even a fever. Some people may also experience persistent headaches, chronic bad breath, and fatigue. Indeed, the symptoms of an acute sinus infection can make most people miserable, dramatically affecting their overall health and quality of life.

Although sinus infections can attack year round, the winter months appear to be more hazardous for sinus sufferers since people spend more time indoors with dry heat, and without proper ventilation. Preventing winter sinus infections consists of following the same basic hygiene precautions used to keep from catching a cold - Good hand washing practices and staying clear of people who are knowingly sick. Of course there are a few other things you can do to help prevent reoccurring sinus infections such as avoiding cigarette smoke, dry winter heat, and frequently blowing your nose to get rid of nasal discharge.

Chronic sinus congestion that can lead to sinusitis can also be caused by allergens, polyps, and other underlying factors that tend to promote a friendly environment for the growth of bacteria. For this reason, many doctors recommend a vaporizer or steam from a pan of boiled water (removed from the heat of course) to provide a moist breathing environment to help keep the nasal passages clear – especially while sleeping. Humidifiers can also work, but they often spread bacteria and fungal spores into the air when the filter is allowed to get dirty, and the filters tend to get dirty very quickly. Warm compresses are yet another useful way to relieve the pain and congestion associated with sick sinus symptoms, and saline nose drops are also helpful for moisturizing the nasal passages.

Aside from the basics, perhaps the best prevention could be a daily dose of Sinus Buster to help keep bacteria in check. The active ingredients in Sinus Buster each have powerful anti-microbial properties that work together with the capsaicin to flush out pockets of nasal discharge where many bacteria could be hiding. Sinus Buster also reduces pain and swelling throughout the sinuses and along the “Trigeminal” nerve network which controls much of the headache pain and overall swelling that can lead to chronic congestion. Sinus Buster also uses pure “Aloe Vera Gel” to help moisturize the nasal passages leaving the user with a fresh clean feeling. Best of all, the Sinus Buster formula is all natural and safe to “as needed” on a daily basis.

To find out more about the world’s first “Capsaicin” hot pepper nasal spray, visit the company website

I love sinus buster...check this information out

2006-02-08T17:37:00.000-05:00

It's 100% effective on cluster headaches, and 9 out of 10 migraine sufferers who've used our product experience instant relief from migraine headaches. It's also effective on menstrual headaches associated with condition such as Pre Menstrual Syndrome. It also prevents many allergy triggers from affecting your sinus passages without causing the dryness associated with known nasal sprays and allergy medications. Our capsicum formula actually de-activates the nerve fibers that cause swelling and pain in the sinus cavity. Most importantly, The SINUS BUSTER doesn’t mask your symptoms like other sinus aid products. Instead our spray helps your sinus drain normally. The secret of the all-natural capsicum is that it has the ability to render the natural chemical "Substance P" inactive. "Substance P" is a chemical the human body releases in reaction to triggers such as allergies to food, alcohol, or even the environment. Once this Substance P is released, it irritates the sensitive nerve fibers running throughout the head and sinus cavity causing painful swelling that leads to congestion and headaches. Because of how it works, capsaicin won't cause rebound headaches like the average migraine medicine or OTC painkiller. Instead of artificially shrinking the swelling as old fashioned headache medicines do, The Sinus Buster actually extinguishes the cause of the swelling and pain, so when it does wear off, there is little if any "Substance P" left to cause a rebound effect. No other headache remedies can do that.

What are sinuses anyway!

2006-02-08T17:36:00.000-05:00

What are sinuses?

Sinuses are hollow air spaces in the human body. When people say, “I'm having a sinus attack,” they usually are referring to symptoms in one or more of four pairs of cavities, or sinuses, known as paranasal sinuses . These cavities, located within the skull or bones of the head surrounding the nose, include

Frontal sinuses over the eyes in the brow area
Maxillary sinuses inside each cheekbone
Ethmoid sinuses just behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes
Sphenoid sinuses behind the ethmoids in the upper region of the nose and behind the eyes
Each sinus has an opening into the nose for the free exchange of air and mucus, and each is joined with the nasal passages by a continuous mucous membrane lining. Therefore, anything that causes a swelling in the nose—an infection, an allergic reaction, or another type of immune reaction—also can affect the sinuses. Air trapped within a blocked sinus, along with pus or other secretions, may cause pressure on the sinus wall. The result is the sometimes intense pain of a sinus attack. Similarly, when air is prevented from entering a paranasal sinus by a swollen membrane at the opening, a vacuum can be created that also causes pain.

SOME CAUSES OF ACUTE SINUSITIS

Most cases of acute sinusitis start with a common cold, which is caused by a virus. These viral colds do not cause symptoms of sinusitis, but they do inflame the sinuses. Both the cold and the sinus inflammation usually go away without treatment in 2 weeks. The inflammation, however, might explain why having a cold increases your likelihood of developing acute sinusitis. For example, your nose reacts to an invasion by viruses that cause infections such as the common cold or flu by producing mucus and sending white blood cells to the lining of the nose, which congest and swell the nasal passages.

When this swelling involves the adjacent mucous membranes of your sinuses, air and mucus are trapped behind the narrowed openings of the sinuses. When your sinus openings become too narrow, mucus cannot drain properly. This increase in mucus sets up prime conditions for bacteria to multiply.

Most healthy people harbor bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae , in their upper respiratory tracts with no problems until the body's defenses are weakened or drainage from the sinuses is blocked by a cold or other viral infection. Thus, bacteria that may have been living harmlessly in your nose or throat can multiply and invade your sinuses, causing an acute sinus infection.

Sometimes, fungal infections can cause acute sinusitis. Although fungi are abundant in the environment, they usually are harmless to healthy people because the human body has a natural resistance to fungi. Fungi, such as Aspergillus , can cause serious illness in people whose immune systems are not functioning properly. Some people with fungal sinusitis have an allergic-type reaction to the fungi.

Chronic inflammation of the nasal passages also can lead to sinusitis. If you have allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, you can develop episodes of acute sinusitis. Vasomotor rhinitis, caused by humidity, cold air, alcohol, perfumes, and other environmental conditions, also may be complicated by sinus infections. (Rhinitis simply means runny nose.)

Acute sinusitis is much more common in some people than in the general population. For example, sinusitis occurs more often in people who have reduced immune function (such as those with primary immune deficiency diseases or HIV infection) and with abnormality of mucus secretion or mucus movement (such as those with cystic fibrosis).

CAUSES OF CHRONIC SINUSITIS

It can be difficult to determine the cause of chronic sinusitis. Some health experts think it is an infectious disease, but others are not certain. It is an inflammatory disease that often occurs in people with asthma. If you have asthma, which is an allergic disease, you may have chronic sinusitis which may make it worse. If you are allergic to airborne allergens, such as house dust mites, mold, and pollen, which trigger allergic rhinitis, you may develop chronic sinusitis. An allergic reaction to certain fungi may be responsible for at least some cases of chronic sinusitis. In addition, people who are allergic to fungi can develop a condition called “allergic fungal sinusitis.”

If you are prone to getting chronic sinusitis, damp weather, especially in northern temperate climates, or pollutants in the air and in buildings also can affect you.

If you have an immune deficiency disorder or an abnormality in the way mucus moves through and from your respiratory system (for example, primary immune deficiency, HIV infection, or cystic fibrosis), you might develop chronic sinusitis with frequent bouts of acute sinusitis due to infections. In addition, if you have severe asthma, nasal polyps (small growths in the nose), or a severe asthma attack caused by aspirin and aspirin-like medicines such as ibuprofen, you might have chronic sinusitis.

Today was a hard day!

2006-01-27T22:38:00.000-05:00

I woke up today with a sinus headache that was brutal. I think that's the worst way to wake up. I tried to get through today and do whatever I could to feel better. The interesting thing was so many people I talked to today felt the same way. It was like you had a headache but it wasnt a full blown headache with sinus pressure. I feel for anyone who suffers like this everyday. I went for my nasal spray and continued on with my day. Headaches suck!

Did you see this???

2006-01-25T22:26:00.000-05:00

Three Severe Liver Damage Cases Linked to Ketolide Antibiotic

By Michael Smith, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
January 20, 2006

MedPage Today Action Points

Note that this case report describes three cases of severe liver toxicity that appear to be associated with the use of Ketek (telithromycin); the cases include one patient who died and one who required a liver transplant.
Advise patients who ask that case reports such as these raise questions, but cannot be used to make conclusive statements about the risks of a medication.
Review

All three patients saw their symptoms worsen.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20 - Physicians here reporting three cases of apparent drug-induced hepatotoxicity, which led to one death and one transplant, have advised caution when prescribing the ketolide antibiotic Ketek (telithromycin).

A report of the three cases was released online today by the Annals of Internal Medicine. The article was accepted for a March print issue of the journal, but Harold Sox, M.D., editor of the Annals, said it was important to get the information to doctors as soon as possible.

"The sooner doctors know about this, the sooner they can take it into account in deciding whether to use the drug," Dr. Sox said.

Dr. Sox said releasing the case reports early was a rare step. "I can't think of a specific instance where we have published a case report like this early," he said.

Two of the three patients -- a 51-year-old white woman and a 26-year-old Hispanic man -- were hospitalized for treatment in the Carolinas Medical Center here, reported Kimberly Clay, M.D., and colleagues.

In both patients, histological examination of the liver showed massive necrosis, consistent with drug-induced injury, wrote Dr. Clay and colleagues.

The other patient was a 46-year-old white man who recovered after the medication was withdrawn and did not require hospital care, Dr. Clay and colleagues said.

All three patients had acute hepatitis that developed within a few days of receiving Ketek, the researchers said, and all had jaundice and abnormal results on liver function tests. Also, viral serologic tests were negative.

The researchers cautioned that the two patients with the most serious consequences had some history of alcohol use, but without a history of liver dysfunction and no histological evidence of alcohol-induced liver injury.

Also, the three patients could just represent the play of chance. "These cases could represent an unusual clustering of a rare, idiosyncratic drug reaction at one medical center," said hepatologist John S. Hanson, M.D., one of the study's co-authors.

But he said the severity of the liver injuries "warrants this report in the medical literature to will alert other physicians to this possible link with telithromycin."

Dr. Hanson added in an interview, "We were stunned by the fact that we saw three cases in one medical center in a very short period of time. It was startling."

He said the report raises a caution flag. "What we wait to hear now is whether there any other experiences anywhere else in the country or the world. Have there been any other cases."

Dr. Hanson said it remains a puzzle why two patients became extremely ill, while the other recovered.

Ketek is the first of the ketolide antibacterial agents. It was approved by the FDA in 2004 for use in respiratory tract infections. Ketolides are semisynthetic derivatives of the macrolides, with side-chain modifications on the 14-membered ring structure. These alterations substantially create the ability to overcome most types of macrolide resistance. More than 30% of a telithromycin dose is metabolized by the liver; 50% is mediated by cytochrome P450 3A4, and 50% is cytochrome P450-independent.

The drug is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis. The company did not respond to a call asking for comment.

The cases have been reported to the FDA's adverse event reporting system, the researchers said.

The first reported case was a 46-year-old white man with no clinically significant medical history. He had been prescribed Ketek for an ear and sinus infection. After two days of taking the drug, he noticed malaise and a darkening of his urine and the following day he developed slight jaundice and sought medical attention.

A physical examination showed no signs of chronic liver disease, and his temperature was normal, his vital signs were stable, and his lungs were clear. Serologic tests for hepatitis, mononucleosis, and HIV were all negative.

On the other hand, several liver function tests were abnormal:

The patient's initial alanine aminotransferase level was 948 U/L (reference range, 0 to 40 U/L);
His aspartate aminotransferase level was 200 U/L (reference range, 0 to 40 U/L).
His alkaline phosphatase was 291 U/L (reference range, 0 to 40 U/L);
And his total bilirubin level, 65.0 �mol/L, or 3.8 mg/dL.
After he stopped Ketek, the patient began to feel better. In two weeks, his alanine aminotransferase level decreased to 450 U/L and the jaundice resolved, and by eight weeks, his alanine aminotransferase level had normalized.

The second patient was a 51-year-old white woman, also with no clinically significant medical history, who was given Ketek to treat persistent cough and runny nose. She had also been taking aspirin, vitamin E, and a multivitamin for about a year. Later questioning about her medical history showed she drank two glasses of wine a day.

The same week, she developed jaundice and was re-evaluated by her doctor. Initial lab studies showed, among other things:

Her alanine aminotransferase level was 730 U/L (reference range, 0 to 40 U/L)
Her aspartate aminotransferase was 930 U/L (reference range, 0 to 40 U/L)
Her alkaline phosphatase was 188 U/L (reference range, 25 to 150 U/L)
Her total bilirubin level was 162.5 �mol/L, or 9.5 mg/dL)
A month later, her total bilirubin level had increased to 412.1 �mol/L (24.1 mg/dL). A CT scan of the abdomen showed a small liver with dilated veins and an enlarged spleen. She was listed for transplant. After the surgery, the removed liver showed massive necrosis.

In the third case, a 26-year-old Hispanic man was admitted to hospital after eight days of jaundice and fever. He had been vomiting blood and had blood in his stool. He had just finished a five-day course of Ketek, prescribed after a CT scan of his sinuses showed a possible neoplasm in the nasal cavity.

The man drank eight 12-ounce beers every two weeks, but had no history of hepatitis, IV drug use, tattoos, herbal medication use, or long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

At presentation, he was severely ill and sweating. His temperature was 35.6 �C, his blood pressure was 123/67, his pulse was 114 beats per minute, and his respiratory rate was 20 to 40 breaths per minute. His abdomen was firm and tympanic, with a notably enlarged liver.

Among other laboratory signs:

His alanine aminotransferase level was 2,200 U/L (reference range, 17 to 63 U/L)
His aspartate aminotransferase was 3,638 U/L (reference range, 15 to 41 U/L)
His alkaline phosphatase level was 575 U/L (reference range, 39 to 117 U/L)
His total bilirubin level was 233 �mol/L, or 13.6 mg/dL.
An upper endoscopy showed only gastritis, but during the procedure, the patient became hypotensive and developed cardiopulmonary failure requiring resuscitation. A deep peritoneal lavage was performed, with removal of nonbloody ascitic fluid.

On the second day, the patient required medication to raise his blood pressure, as well as continued ventilator support. He had metabolic acidosis, which was not corrected by dialysis.

On the third day, the patient remained hypotensive, had continued acidosis, and his respiratory status worsened until he became asystolic and died. The autopsy showed an enlarged liver, weighing 2,850 grams, with massive necrosis; a lymphocytic inflammatory response characteristic of hypersensitivity reaction was noted.

Primary source: Annals of Internal Medicine
Source reference:
Clay KD et al. Brief Communication: Severe Hepatotoxicity of Telithromycin: Three Case Reports and Literature Review. Ann Intern Med. 2006;144.

Interesting facts

2006-01-19T21:46:00.000-05:00

There are a variety of sweet peppers; Banana Peppers, Bell Peppers, Bull’s Horn Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Pimiento Peppers, Red Bell Pepper.

These benign members of the Capsicum family have a crisp, juicy texture and a mild flavor that bears little resemblance to that of their mouth-searing cousins, the chiles. Peppers are native to the tropics and were introduced in Europe by Christopher Columbus. Peppers quickly took on starring roles in a variety of Spanish dishes and are now used in cultures throughout the world.

It is a good idea to keep cayenne pepper in your first aid kit. It is a marvelous aid for stopping internal bleeding that may result from an accident and it can help to abort a heart attack in progress. A tablespoonful should be taken in a glass of water as soon as possible. It will be very hot to the taste, but if it saves a life; that is a small price to pay for a brief period of discomfort.

Sinus Buster

2006-01-18T14:58:00.000-05:00

I got this off of the www.sinusbuster.us website. I find this really interesting. Imagine a natural product to use for sinus problems instead of prescription drugs.

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Their research showed Sinus Buster to be 93% effective against a host of general sinus and allergy conditions. Sinus Buster has also been the subject of a preliminary study with chronic Rhinitis patients for affiliates of a major American medical research university. The results were good enough to warrant an official year long clinical trial involving Sinus Buster.

When Sinus Buster was first invented, it was an instant anti-headache success. As time went on, it quickly became apparent that this natural pepper nasal spray was equally effective against chronic sinus and allergy symptoms. As the first company to market pepper nasal spray for headache and sinus conditions, SiCap Industries is considered a leader in Capsaicin technology.

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So if you're having the following;

Chronic & Occasional congestion.
Chronic Sinus & Allergy symptoms.
Cluster & Migraine headaches and headaches associated with sinus congestion.
Also fights allergy triggers such as alcohol, smoke, dry heat, and pollen.
Helps fight sinus infections especially when taken at the first sign of a cold.
Aids vascular blood flow through the sinus cavity and head region.
Promotes normal sinus drainage and does not dry out your nasal passages.

I love this product because it works so much for me.

Sinus Problems

2006-01-17T18:09:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone this my first entry into the world of the bloggers. I'm very excited about expressing myself in this creative manner. I want this blog to be about new and inventive holistic ways to make yourself healthier. I'm a chiropractor who is always looking for ways to help my patients and I'm learning as well. You never stop learning and growing as a person.

I've recently been exposed to a new products for sinus problems. In my practice I see so many people who have sinus issues or suffer with sinus headaches, sinus congestion, sinus pain. My brother introduced me to a natural product called Sinus Busters and I've very excited about it. It's been developed using capsaicin-pepper extract and also has other natural anit-inflammatory agents in it as well as a natural nasal decongestant. It works and I'm here to say that I test everything on myself before expressing my opinon on it to anyone.

Check it out at www.sinusbuster.us