Chronic sinus issues are common and sinus conditions are a frequent cause for antibiotics to be prescribed. Usually sinus infections improve on their own without treatment. Antibiotics are only effective if the nasal infection has a bacterial origin. However most people suffering from a sinus infection are looking for some type of treatment to alleviate their symptoms and possibly decrease the amount of time they are sick. Some treatments proposed…

For patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis, the two most effective treatments as reported by patients are nasal corticosteroids and saline rinses. Saline rinsing of the nasal passages can be performed with a variety of devices, in different volumes of solution, and in different frequencies. Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the most common healthcare complaints to primary doctors in the U.S. What is Chronic Rhinosinusitis? The basic qualifier for a diagnosis…

What is a nasal “nebulizer”? Nebulization is a term that is usually applied to administering medications to the lungs in a fine mist. It refers to converting any solution into a spray, or to any treatment that uses a spray. This drug delivery technique has been found in various forms for centuries and is still widely used today. However the same delivery technique is sometimes called “atomization.” The terminology can…

Rhinosinusitis refers to a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses. The condition can be classified as acute, recurrent acute, subacute, or chronic (1).  For any type of rhinosinustisis that is not chronic, the treatment usually lasts between one to two weeks and involves nasal rinsing, antibiotics, and decongestants. Treatment can be either topical, as with a nasal spray or atomizer, or systemic, as with…

The Rhino Clear Sprint is the latest drug delivery device offered by Woodland Hills Medical Supply. With its small, lightweight and portable design, being powered by 2 AA batteries (disposable or rechargeable), it affords patients the quickest treatment time. The Rhino Clear Sprint holds a full 15 mL of solution and atomizes 2 mL (1 treatment) in just 30 seconds. To prevent the risk of contaminating the solution, it also…