Comments on: Heatshock in a Bottle http://www.docgurley.com/2008/11/15/heatshock-in-a-bottle/ Posts from an Insane Healthcare System Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:17:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Original Twittering http://www.docgurley.com/2008/11/15/heatshock-in-a-bottle/#comment-12323 The Original Twittering Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:09:04 +0000 http://www.docgurley.com/?p=889#comment-12323 Would it be fair to say -- regarding hot compresses on infected skin, or skin vulnerable to infection, such as a surgical incision -- that a comfortably hot shower is good for said skin? Another reason to BATHE. Further, regarding hydrogen peroxide, IT IS PRUDENT TO REMIND PEOPLE THAT THIS AGENT DOES POTENTIALLY HARM NORMAL SKIN!!! Most people still think it is good to apply to an infected area, and it is not. Would it be fair to say — regarding hot compresses on infected skin, or skin vulnerable to infection, such as a surgical incision — that a comfortably hot shower is good for said skin?

Another reason to BATHE.

Further, regarding hydrogen peroxide, IT IS PRUDENT TO REMIND PEOPLE THAT THIS AGENT DOES POTENTIALLY HARM NORMAL SKIN!!! Most people still think it is good to apply to an infected area, and it is not.

]]> By: Nasal Irrigation http://www.docgurley.com/2008/11/15/heatshock-in-a-bottle/#comment-12290 Nasal Irrigation Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:13:34 +0000 http://www.docgurley.com/?p=889#comment-12290 Warm saline is used just for comfort it is that salt and the water which brings the health benefits. The water flushes out allergens and so reduces symptoms for those with allergies, it also clears away excess mucus to provide temporary relief. Very salty solutions (hypertonic) are believed to reduce swelling in the nasal passages and thin out the mucus, perhaps simply by osmosis and so are useful for people suffering from other sino-nasal conditions. The exact <a href="http://interneti.co.uk/mechanism-of-nasal-irrigation.php" rel="nofollow">mechanism of nasal irrigation</a> is not fully understood though. and more research needs to be undertaken. Warm saline is used just for comfort it is that salt and the water which brings the health benefits. The water flushes out allergens and so reduces symptoms for those with allergies, it also clears away excess mucus to provide temporary relief. Very salty solutions (hypertonic) are believed to reduce swelling in the nasal passages and thin out the mucus, perhaps simply by osmosis and so are useful for people suffering from other sino-nasal conditions. The exact mechanism of nasal irrigation is not fully understood though. and more research needs to be undertaken.

]]> By: Doc Gurley http://www.docgurley.com/2008/11/15/heatshock-in-a-bottle/#comment-3094 Doc Gurley Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:12:04 +0000 http://www.docgurley.com/?p=889#comment-3094 P.S. In case you're interested, I also found that researchers developed, for these studies, a 20-item questionnaire to assess the severity of rhinosinusitis, called the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test...which does, (and I'm not joking here) give you a total SNOT score. P.S. In case you’re interested, I also found that researchers developed, for these studies, a 20-item questionnaire to assess the severity of rhinosinusitis, called the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test…which does, (and I’m not joking here) give you a total SNOT score.

]]> By: Ed http://www.docgurley.com/2008/11/15/heatshock-in-a-bottle/#comment-3084 Ed Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:31:09 +0000 http://www.docgurley.com/?p=889#comment-3084 Maybe somewhat or not related...What about warm saline/with a bit of baking soda nasal flushes for attacking colds and sinus flare ups. Does the warm help or is it the saline and soda? Maybe somewhat or not related…What about warm saline/with a bit of baking soda nasal flushes for attacking colds and sinus flare ups. Does the warm help or is it the saline and soda?

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