Mopping Up the Mold ... In Your Nose: Cold and Flu Season Increase Sinus Infections and Chronic Conditions ATLANTA, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold and flu season is here again. But here's something new to think about -- you may not have a cold or the flu, but a reaction to mold. According to a survey of 160 homes in seven US cities across the nation, all tested positive for mold on some inside surface. And clean up is not limited to your home. Recent research findings indicate that you may be breathing in mold, fungus and bacteria, leaving residue inside your nostrils to create sinus havoc. In fact, more than 37 million Americans annually suffer from rhinosinusitis as a reaction to dust, pollens and mold. "Sinus problems (infections) are the number one chronic ailment in the United States, costing Americans $2.6 billion," said Dr. Michael Stampar, an Ear, Nose and Throat physician and sinus specialist in South West Florida. "And, research is finding that the molds, fungus and bacteria in your nose can cause many of these chronic conditions." Symptoms of sinus problems include facial pain in the waking hours, stuffy and/or runny nose, a loss of smell, puffy eyelids, a fever, feeling weak and tired, and a cough that may be more severe at night causing sleep loss. Now there's good news for consumers who've exhausted non-prescription medications seeking sinus relief. SinoFresh(R) is the first over-the-counter nasal spray to kill the molds, fungus and bacteria that may be triggering sinus problems and nasal discomfort. Used daily, SinoFresh(R) antiseptically cleanses the nasal cavities and reduces the fungus and bacteria growth in the nose. The product is non-addictive -- an important benefit for consumers -- and it will not cause drowsiness. "Several of my patients report that using SinoFresh on a regular basis helps control and relieve the symptoms of chronic sinusitis," said James Stankiewicz, M.D., a member of the American Rhinology Society and Professor of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Mold is a year round problem. Turning on the heat during the chillier months does not make it go away, nor does opening the windows in the spring. According to a recent study from the University of Arizona, the six most common places mold gathers are on windowsills, refrigerator seals (around the door), under the kitchen sink, in air vents, shower grout areas and the walls above the shower. "Mold is everywhere, all the time and, for many sufferers of chronic nasal and sinus problems affected by mold and bacteria, SinoFresh offers the first effective over-the-counter treatment that eliminates the source of the problem and may provide long term relief," said Dr. Stankiewicz. SinoFresh retails from $14.99 to 16.99 to and is available at Publix, CVS, Eckerds, Walgreens and Rite-Aid stores. DATASOURCE: SinoFresh(R) HealthCare, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Laura Layton or Lynn Peterson for SinoFresh, +1-678-420-3588 Web site: http://www.sinofresh.com/

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