Living with Chronic Sinusitis: A Patient's Guide to Sinusitis, Nasal Allegies, Polyps and their Treatment Options [Paperback]

David W. Kennedy (Author), Marilyn Olsen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Living with ... | Publication Date: June 10, 2004

One of the country's top specialists brings sinus relief.

More than 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis, making it the most common chronic condition in the country. Millions more suffer from nasal allergies that can lead to sinusitis. If left untreated, it can lead to headaches, blood infections, meningitis, and neurological disorders.

Over the last two years, however, research has led to some surprising discoveries and new treatment options. Living with Chronic Sinusitis is the first book to illuminate these discoveries for the general public. Written by one of the top ear-nose-throat doctors in the country, Living with Chronic Sinusitis also provides a wealth of general information for sinusitis sufferers, including:
• Detailed information on causes, symptoms, and treatment options
• Possible complications—and their prevention
• Why antibiotics often fail to cure sinusitis
• New drugs and surgical procedures
• Extensive coverage of respiratory allergies, one of America's most common ailments

Written in the simple, easy-to-follow format that readers of the Living With... series have come to rely on, Living with Chronic Sinusitis is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any sinusitis sufferer.

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About the Author

David W. Kennedy, MD, FACS is a world-renowned expert on sinusitis. A native of England, he received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. He is a past president of the American Rhinologic Society and is currently Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; 1 edition (June 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578261031
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261031
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Respiratory
  • #54 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Allergies

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good source for basic information, October 17, 2006

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This review is from: Living with Chronic Sinusitis: A Patient's Guide to Sinusitis, Nasal Allegies, Polyps and their Treatment Options (Paperback)

You too, may have suffer from Chronic Sinusitis. This book does an excellent job of explaining what are the common problems assoiated with chronic sinusitis. I had suffered with Chronic Sinusitis for years. This book is helpful in telling you what you problems that you have, and their solutions.

This book is well written, and is written with accurate information. Kennedy does a fabulous job of describing the solutions that are used through drug therapy, the benefits of using saline irrigation, saline sprays, and finally surgery if needed.

If you are about to undergo sinus surgery this book gives an accurate view of what you can expect in your recovery. I would highly recommend this book if you suffer from chronic sinusitis, as you will learn the options that you have for treatment and what you can do to get relief.