Patient Education

Home Salt Water Irrigations

• Place 1/4 tsp of table salt into 1 cup of warm water (may boil water)
• Add 1?4 tsp of baking soda
• Mix solution
• Place mixture in a bulb syringe or 20 cc syringe without needle
• Bend over a sink (head down) and place bulb or syringe tip into nostril
  pointing to the corner of you eye on the same side
• Irrigate until mixture return clear
• Gently blow your nose
• Switch sides
• Repeat 3-4 days (make new solution daily)

Allergy Medications
Medications such as antihistamines, nasal sprays, steroids, and decongestants may provide temporary relief but do not address the underlying problem. Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) is one of the only scientifically proven methods to control allergies for long-term benefit. Immunotherapy is ideal for those who cannot avoid their allergic triggers, have problems managing their allergies, or do not like feeling "medicated."

Sinus Medications
A major concern in the world today is antibiotic resistance. If you use antibiotics for a long period of time, the bacterium develops resistance to
the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. You do not become "immune" to antibiotics but rather the bacteria "learn" to tolerate the antibiotics
(especially amoxicillin).

Additionally, all medications have the potential for side effects (especially when taken for the long-term). Such as gastrointestinal problems
or rashes. Finally, antibiotics do not treat the underlying cause of sinusitis and therefore may result in repeated infections and discomfort for
you.

For more information call 281-920-5558 or visit our website at
www.sinusandallergycenter.com