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We care about our patients and want to provide you with quality information about your health. If you ever have questions or would like more information, please feel free to ask. We look forward to caring for you and your family. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with happiness, health and prosperity.
Sincerely, Jennifer Burch, Pharm.D.
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Chronic Sinus Congestion?
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 If unresponsive to treatment with decongestants and antibiotics, the cause of your chronic sinus congestion may be Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS). Symptoms include blocked nasal passages, sinus pain, runny nose, and frequently pressure around the eyes. Systemic antifungal drugs have not been effective for treatment of AFS, primarily because the drugs are not secreted into the nasal secretion. Conventional treatment consists of sinus surgery, but AFS has a high rate of recurrence. At New York Presbyterian Hospital, a study showed that a compounded antifungal (fluconazole) nasal spray improved the disease and decreased swelling of the nasal passages, without significant side effects. A second study showd that treatment with topical fluconazole as either a nasal spray or an irrigation solution can significantly reduce the rate of recurrence of AFS after surgery. Ask our compounding pharmacist for more information.
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Immune Support
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Do you frequently get respiratory infections or a "cold", or feel "run down" or have other signs that your immune system may not be functioning optimally? Visit our pharmacist to ask about immune support. Supplements including vitamin D3 and probiotics are examples of supplements that offer multiple benefits.
The Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University recommends that generally healthy adults take 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of supplemental vitamin D3 daily. This is especially important for older adults because aging is associated with a reduced capacity to synthesize vitamin D in the skin upon sun exposure.
Effective probiotic supplementation is important to intestinal health, which in turn is vital for a healthy immune system. It is important to take a probiotic product that contains multiple species, usually including Lactobacillus or Bifidobacteria. Probiotics are measured in the numbers (in billions) of live organisms present in a daily dosage. To maintain healthy levels of intestinal flora, 2 billion or more live cells daily are recommended and can be taken indefinitely for maintenance purposes. To address existing imbalances, 10 billion cultures or more may be needed. This dose is far greater than what a person receives from eating yogurt.
Our pharmacist can recommend quality preparations that can help to boost your immune system.
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