Doctor Column
Adult sinusitis and rhinosinusitis — ten frequently asked questions (Part A)
August 17, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
“I have a miserable sinus headache, Doc. My sinuses are killing me. My teeth hurt, the left side of my face is tender, I can’t breathe through my nose and awful stuff is coming out of my nose.”
Nearly 140M Americans need weight loss treatment
August 15, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
To estimate the proportion of adults in the United States recommended for weight loss treatment, the investigators used data from the 2007 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
15 self-care remedies for TMJ a yellow light for TMJ temporomandibular joint disorders — TMJD (Part 4)
August 15, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
TMJ pain is often mild and goes away on its own. Ninety five per cent of the time it is not necessary for you to make an appointment to see your doctor or dentist because of a sign or symptom of TMJ.
Treatments for TMJ a yellow light for TMJ — temporomandibula joint disorders — TMJD (Part 3)
August 14, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
It’s estimated that over ten million Americans are affected with TMJ, women more than men, and most of the time the complaints of pain, dysfunction are moderate and not long lasting. For others, TMJ is a recurring or persistent problem that needs treatment.
A yellow light for TMJ temporomandibular joint disorders — TMJD (Part 2)
August 11, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
TMJ is composed of a small disc of cartilage cushioned between the mandibular condyle (at the upper end of the jawbone) and the temporal bone of the skull. Fibrous tissue and ligaments also occupy this space. Painful and limited jaw movement occurs after inflammation, disc displacement and trauma to the TMJ.
A yellow light for TMJ temporomandibular joint disorders — TMJD (Part 1)
August 11, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders JMJD (also known as TMJ or TMD) describe a variety of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint. These include the muscles of the jaw or related muscles and nerves in the head and neck area.
The nose and sinus disease rhinosinusitis
July 8, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
At first glance the nose seems like a small insignificant part of the body. It doesn’t pump blood like the heart. It doesn’t think and reason, like the brain. It doesn’t aid in reproduction, nor does it digest food.
Ear tubes in children: why operate?
June 24, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
At times, a mother is faced with a worrisome decision, “Should I allow my child to undergo surgery?” Regardless of the type of surgery the child needs or whether he is 13 months old, 23 months old or older, the words “surgery or operation” makes the parent nervous. For the surgeon, to operate on a 13 month old child who weighs 19 pounds makes him think hard and ask, “Why operate?”
Tonsil stones and bad breath (halitosis)
June 9, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Peggy, a 29 year old wife of a Veterinarian saw her physician because of “pus pockets” on her tonsils and “my breath stinks.” At times, white stuff pops out of the tonsil with an awful smell and taste.”
Nasal fractures in young children and adolescents
June 1, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
In an adult, it’s easy to diagnose a nasal fracture when the nose is “bent out of shape”. However, a broken nose in an uncooperative child with swelling around the nose and face can go undiagnosed. Unrecognized nasal fractures can have serious consequences.
