Treating Chronic Sinusitis: Use of IV Antibiotics
Chronic sinusitis infections are commonly known to be of a polymicrobial nature. A single oral agent usually does not have the capability of covering all the organisms involved in chronic sinusitis. In addition, oral agents may fail due to less
Enterobacter Sinusitis and Silent Reflux
A Look At Enterobacter Sinusitis & GERD by Dr. Andrew Pugliese Enterobacter and gram-negative enteric infections have been on the rise for the past three decades. In most instances, infections usually involve the abdomen, bloodstream or the urinary tract. Though seen
Nasal Polyps 101
Nasal Polyps & Chronic Sinusitis Nasal polyps are all to familiar to those allergy sufferers. Polyps develop in the sinus cavities due to chronic inflammation. This inflammation develops abnormal growth or fluid filled sacs resembling a peeled grape. Besides being
The Benefits of Eating Gluten-Free
Understanding A Gluten-Free Diet By Dr. Andrew Pugliese Recently, Consumer Reports had an article about who benefits from a gluten-free diet and the concerns for those who believe a gluten-free diet will help them. The article is well written but I
Managing a New Type of Patient
Treating the Body as a Whole by Dr. Andrew Pugliese In the past half-century or so, medicine has changed the complexity of the human population as it has never been seen in the past. Think about it, there are people
Healthcare in America
The Real Story About American Healthcare For many years the American healthcare system has been under fire for not only being the most expensive worldwide, but, also, sub-par when compared to other healthcare systems - especially those in Europe. Critics have always pointed to the European
Sleep Deprivation & Its Affect On Our Population
How does Sleep Deprivation affect society? I was recently featured in a report focused on sleep deprivation in the general population and I thought is was very good so I wanted to share. My section is titled "Why Diagnosis is Imperative
Evolution of Antibiotics And Biofilm
Biofilm, Antibiotics, and Evolution by Dr. Andrew Pugliese The antibiotic era is approximately sixty years old, and in that time period, we have seen the demand for more advanced antibiotics to meet the challenges of the 21st century.