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Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
By Alisha Dhamani
 People whose symptoms of a sinus infection do not go away despite the use of antibiotics should follow up with their doctors or ear, nose, and throat specialist quickly.
Prevention of a sinus infection depends on its cause. Avoid contracting upper respiratory tract infections. Obtaining the influenza vaccination yearly will help to prevent the flu and subsequent infection of the upper respiratory tract. Other flu medicines, such as zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu), if taken at the onset of symptoms, may also help to prevent infection.
Maintain strict hand-washing habits and avoid people who are obviously suffering from a cold. In some studies, zinc carbonate lozenges have been shown to reduce the duration of many cold symptoms. Stress reduction and a diet rich in antioxidants, especially fresh, dark-colored fruits and vegetables, may help strengthen the immune system. Plan for seasonal allergy attacks.
If sinus infection is caused by seasonal or environmental allergies, avoiding allergens is very important. If avoidance is not an option, either OTC or prescription medication may be helpful. OTC antihistamines or decongestant nasal sprays can be used for |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 )
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 |
By Julia Sullivan
 Babies are so much fun. But baby games shower are much more fun since moms-to-be, godparents, grandparents, and other invitees in the baby shower can get to play childish games again. Some of the baby game shower that can be played include Sing It, Baby!, Measuring up Mommy, Here's Looking at You, Kid!, Don't Say Baby, Baby Truth or Dare, The Seventh Gift, and Dig out the Pins.
These baby games are the common baby game showers usually played. They are a great way that would let the guests mingle and get to know each other, if they aren't acquainted yet. This is also another great way to give honor to the mom-to-be for having that precious baby on the way.
How do we play these baby game showers? Here is the run-down on how to play the baby game shower and create good memories of a great baby shower.
In Sing It, Baby!, the guests participants form a circle. They can sit or stand. Then, each guest must sing a line or two from a song that has |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 July 2008 )
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