Dr. Satish Govindaraj: "Daily Checkup: What to Do When That Constant Stuffiness Isn't Just a Cold or Allergy Flare-up"
The vice chairman of clinical affairs in the department of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai, Satish Govindaraj, MD, specializes in treating problems ranging from rhinitis and sinusitis to nasal polyps. The average American has two to three colds a year, with winter serving as peak cold season - but 1% to 4% of the population suffers from chronic congestion that comes from a completely different sources. "In response to irritants like allergens, cigarette smoke and construction dust, the lining of the nose can develop a hyperactive immune response that causes it to grow nasal polyps," says Dr. Govindaraj. Learn more
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