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June 3, 2022

Studies show that chronic sinusitis can cause increased risk for stroke

Studies show that chronic sinusitis can cause increased risk for stroke
With May being mental health awareness month, Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers wants to bring attention to stroke awareness and the mounting evidence that having chronic sinusitis actually increases the risk for stroke.

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ENT Specialist Dr. Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free on chronic sinusitis: 'Treatment resistant requires a different approach'
ENT Specialist Dr. Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free on chronic sinusitis: 'Treatment resistant requires a different approach'

Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that patients with treatment-resistant chronic sinusitis require a more detailed diagnostic process, including CT scans, cultures, and review of past surgeries.

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Richmond Breathe Free ENT specialist: 'Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses'
Richmond Breathe Free ENT specialist: 'Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses'

Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free, said that sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses caused by infections, allergies, or irritants, with treatments depending on the cause.

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 Richmond doctor says sinus treatment can help improve 'facial pressure, pain and less recurrent infections'
Richmond doctor says sinus treatment can help improve 'facial pressure, pain and less recurrent infections'

During the winter months, the occurrence of illnesses, including sinus infections, tends to rise. Patients can turn to a number of home remedy solutions to help address the issue, but when symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.

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