A 31-year-old member asked:
what is a sinus plate in the context of middle ear infections?
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Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 60 years experience
Sorry: I am not sure what you mean by a sinus plate. Could you be more specific? I can reassure you that a middle ear infection does not cause sinusitis. It is true however at age 31 that a viral infection in the nose and back of the nose can lead to a simultaneous infection in the paranasal sinuses and the middle ear. But middle ear
infections always start in the back of the nose.
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A member asked:
Do colds lead to ear infections in children?
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Dr. Lisa Robertsanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Yes: Colds tend to precede the onset of an ear infection in children. This is because a cold causes fluid to develop in the middle ear, that at times may get infected by bacteria or viruses. Ways to decrease your baby's risk of ear infections are: 1) avoid smoke exposure, 2) try to limit pacifier use in those prone to ear infections, and 3) avoid having your baby drink milk laying down flat.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is vibramycin (doxycycline) effective for respiratory infections?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Generally not: Most respiratory infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics. Vibramycin (doxycycline) will treat some bacterial infections.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
I suffer with chrohns and I have a colostomy and the skin around the stoma burns so bad that it brings tears to my eyes. Do you have any suggestions?
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Dr. David Wishnewanswered
Wound care 42 years experience
Peristomal wound: When i see a patient who has difficulties with peristomal wound or pain, i generally try to ascertain cause. Usually, if there is no underlying pathology, the skin is irritated by the adhesive. Using a hydrocolloid dressing beneath the adhesive may reduce the difficulties.
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A member asked:
Thick nasal mucus - I have to blow my nose very hard to get the plug feeling out, it is commonly very thick, white (not clear). Should I be concern?
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Dr. Jeffrey Pollardanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Thick nasal mucus: Thick nasal mucus can be related to sinusitis, but not necessarily. If you have chronic allergies or recurrent infections you should consult a doctor who can identify if there is an opportunity to improve nasal inflammation with sprays or treat infection with antibiotics. You may benefit from good nasal hygiene as well which involves using salt water rinses to clear mucus and allergens.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Can bronchitis and an upper respiratory tract infection elevate liver function?
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
AURI: Auri is respiratory tract infection and bronchitis, elevation of liver enzymes and functions involve the GI tract or system.
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