The Sinus Sourcebook [Paperback]

Deborah Rosin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 1999

Every year, millions of people go into their doctors' offices complaining of sinus trouble, but does this necessarily mean they have sinusitis? The Sinus Sourcebook clears up the confusion around this disease and thoroughly explains the various treatments available. An illustrated overview of sinuses and definitions of both acute and chronic sinusitis outlines a variety of factors that contribute to this disease. Included is a special section on sinus disease in children; a complete roster of treatments, medications, and surgery; and how to seek medical advice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737300833
• ISBN-13: 978-0737300833
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,277,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, makes clear all aspects of sinus health., October 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sinus Sourcebook (Hardcover)

Dr. Deborah F. Rosin, M.D. (Princeton University; University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine), a private practice ear, nose and throat specialist and clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has written a text that makes clear and understandable all aspects of sinus health. Designed for the lay reader and detailed without being overwhelming, _The Sinus Sourcebook_ is a compact yet comprehensive handbook, and practical self-guiding resource for understanding the sinuses, approaching the problems, and maintaining peak sinus health.

Two of several strong points in this useful volume are its accessible writing, and topical layout. Divided into ten chapters, most are interspersed with profiles of real patients, their symptoms, and treatments. Beginning with a thorough introduction to the sinuses, what they are and how they work, the author helps clarify whether one's symptoms are sinusitis or sinus related. Subsequent chapters cover: the common cold, often a precursor to sinus infection (how to identify and treat it; suggestions for useful over-the-counter medications); sinusitis (how it develops; distinction from common cold; difference between acute and chronic sinusitis; treatments); nasal obstruction (anatomic, non-anatomic); allergies (often confused with sinus problems and a potential starting point for sinus infection; testing; diagnosis); headache (true sinus headache; cluster; migraine); sinus disease in children (factors specific to a pediatric population; "runny-nose children"; at risk children); medications for the nose and sinuses (over-the-counter and prescription); choosing a doctor (when to see a doctor and what type; checking credentials; what to expect from the physician); sinus surgery (procedures; options).

Dr. Deborah Rosin makes no attempt to steer her readers into the doctor's office (specialist or otherwise) but, instead, emphasizes nonprescription medications and other self-help measures (including minor mention of vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic cures). Supplemented with a wealth of resources (Internet addresses; toll-free numbers; glossary; index), this book encourages the reader to actively participate in preventing, treating, and addressing their sinus problems, and in maintaining sinus health. _The Sinus Sourcebook_ is a valuable addition to the works in this field.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money! Simplistic; obvious., March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sinus Sourcebook (Hardcover)

This book is a simple collection of research about sinuses and sinusitis. I ordered every book on sinusitis and this was the worst. Try ordering "Sinus Survival" to learn everything in this book, plus lots more about what's actually happening in your sinuses.

1.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic and Judgmental view of Sinus and Headache, February 17, 2010

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This review is from: The Sinus Sourcebook (Paperback)

Simplistic overview of sinus and headache that speaks down to the reader. The author's description of tension headaches is laden with value-judgments and generalizations (i.e. - they are associated with anxiety and depression and marital problems...). While it is a fact that there are true distinctions between sinus headache and other types of headache, the author would do well to stick to her area of expertise and not regale the reader with outdated psychological profiles of headache sufferers.