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Ariana Grande had to cancel a show in Portugal due to a sinus and throat infection
February 11, 2022
Ariana Grande had to cancel a show in Portugal due to a sinus and throat infection

An estimated 37 million Americans suffer at least one episode of acute nasal inflammation each year.

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NFL Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk turns to balloon sinuplasty to address postnasal drip
February 10, 2022
NFL Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk turns to balloon sinuplasty to address postnasal drip

NFL Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk was suffering from sinus issues before finally achieving relief through a balloon sinuplasty procedure.

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Middle ear disorder almost kept Olympian Lizzy Yarnold from second gold medal in skeleton
February 8, 2022
Middle ear disorder almost kept Olympian Lizzy Yarnold from second gold medal in skeleton

Sinus and ear infections can bring down even the most talented athletes and affect their performance in competition.

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Richmond Breathe Free experts offer advice on how to avoid sinus infections during the winter
January 26, 2022
Richmond Breathe Free experts offer advice on how to avoid sinus infections during the winter

As winter marches on, sinus experts are offering advice on how to prevent sinus infections during the cold-weather season.

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Sinus headache relief is available at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers
January 19, 2022
Sinus headache relief is available at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers

Sinus headaches are caused by nasal blockages, usually due to inflammation caused by an allergic reaction or an infection.

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Cold weather has a chilling effect on sinuses
January 14, 2022
Cold weather has a chilling effect on sinuses

It can be disappointing to consider how the comfort of home can worsen sinus symptoms throughout the winter months, but dry air and allergens may do just that.

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Lady Gaga was brought down by a sinus infection: 'I'm so devastated'
January 12, 2022
Lady Gaga was brought down by a sinus infection: 'I'm so devastated'

Pop icon Lady Gaga’s cancellation of her Nov. 6, 2019, show in Las Vegas because of a sinus infection underscores the severity of a condition that affects millions of Americans each year.

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2022 New Year's resolution: Improve your nasal breathing and sinus health
January 10, 2022
2022 New Year's resolution: Improve your nasal breathing and sinus health

Even though most people breathe through their mouth during intense workout sessions, nasal breathing might be much more effective, as per the latest research, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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Doctors at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers teach patients how to deal with acute sinusitis
December 28, 2021
Doctors at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers teach patients how to deal with acute sinusitis

Nearly everyone has suffered from acute sinusitis at some point, a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed and swollen, causing mucus to build up.

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Misery loves company: Sinus inflammation can also cause pain in the eyes and teeth
December 28, 2021
Misery loves company: Sinus inflammation can also cause pain in the eyes and teeth

Inflammation of the sinuses is a common condition affecting tens of millions of people -- but it doesn't just affect the sinuses.

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To avoid 'Christmas tree syndrome,' give your tree a shower before bringing it into the house
December 10, 2021
To avoid 'Christmas tree syndrome,' give your tree a shower before bringing it into the house

According to Dr. Kara Wada of The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, many people experience a worsening of allergy symptoms during the holiday season, in what has come to be known as "Christmas tree syndrome."

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Sinus surgery at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers can dramatically improve chronic sinusitis
December 1, 2021
Sinus surgery at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers can dramatically improve chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinus sufferers may be ideal candidates for sinus surgery that leads to long-term relief from these disruptive symptoms.

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Richmond Breathe Free doctor talks about acute sinusitis: 'By treating the allergy, you decrease the inflammation'
November 10, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free doctor talks about acute sinusitis: 'By treating the allergy, you decrease the inflammation'

Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers recently spoke about some solutions and treatment remedies for acute sinusitis.

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Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers suggests 'treating the allergy' to alleviate headache from allergies
November 4, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers suggests 'treating the allergy' to alleviate headache from allergies

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers recently highlighted various potential allergy-related causes of headache and ways to treat headaches resulting from allergies.

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Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers suggests 'treating the allergy' to alleviate headache from allergies
November 4, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers suggests 'treating the allergy' to alleviate headache from allergies

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers recently highlighted various potential allergy-related causes of headache and ways to treat headaches resulting from allergies.

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Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers doctor can help patients 'reduce recurrent and chronic sinusitis'
October 28, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers doctor can help patients 'reduce recurrent and chronic sinusitis'

Some sinus infections are so stubborn, it takes more than antibiotics to cure them, according to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.

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Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers uses CT scans to provide 'a near-complete diagnostic evaluation'
October 25, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers uses CT scans to provide 'a near-complete diagnostic evaluation'

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers uses computerized tomography (CT) technology to help diagnose patients' sinus issues.

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Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers offers solutions for eustachian tube dysfunction
October 24, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers offers solutions for eustachian tube dysfunction

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers delivers customized ear, nose and throat solutions for patients’ sinus and allergy conditions.

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Richmond Breathe Free doctor talks about a procedure that's 'as effective as traditional sinus surgery'
October 18, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free doctor talks about a procedure that's 'as effective as traditional sinus surgery'

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers hopes to improve the lives of people suffering from sinusitis through a procedure known as balloon sinuplasty.

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Sinus problems may not be confined to sinuses, physician says
October 11, 2021
Sinus problems may not be confined to sinuses, physician says

Sinus problems aren't always confined to the sinuses, said Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Centers.

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Richmond Breathe Free doctor nominated to National Virtual Medical Orchestra: 'Music is medicine to my soul'
September 28, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free doctor nominated to National Virtual Medical Orchestra: 'Music is medicine to my soul'

Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers' Dr. John Ditto has been nominated to the National Virtual Medical Orchestra (NVMO), which was founded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, to recognize medical musicians around the country.

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Richmond doctor: Chronic sinusitis has 'some association with mental health, including anxiety and depression'
September 9, 2021
Richmond doctor: Chronic sinusitis has 'some association with mental health, including anxiety and depression'

A Korean study recently discovered that those who suffer from chronic sinusitis are also more susceptible to developing depression, according to Physician's Weekly.

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Richmond doctor warns of increased antibiotic resistance, causing 'an infection you can't manage'
August 26, 2021
Richmond doctor warns of increased antibiotic resistance, causing 'an infection you can't manage'

Recent studies suggest that increased antibiotic use for treatments against Covid-19 may result in people developing antibiotic resistance, according to a report by Bioworld.

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A patient of Richmond Breathe Free: 'I felt air rushing into places where it hadn’t been before'
August 12, 2021
A patient of Richmond Breathe Free: 'I felt air rushing into places where it hadn’t been before'

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic sinus infections, trouble breathing and, as a result, an inability to relax.

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Richmond Breathe Free doctor hopes to 'help people breathe' with balloon sinuplasty procedure
August 2, 2021
Richmond Breathe Free doctor hopes to 'help people breathe' with balloon sinuplasty procedure

For patients who have a condition called chronic sinusitis, a specialist at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers recommends that they consider a minimally invasive procedure known as a "balloon sinuplasty" to alleviate their uncomfortable symptoms.

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