(BPT) – If you live with asthma and struggle with chronic sinus problems, the two conditions may be more connected than you think. Chronic rhinosinusitis is long-term swelling of the nose and sinus passages that lasts for 12 weeks or more. It causes ongoing congestion, facial pain or pressure, postnasal drip and difficulty with sense…
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Choices you make today may increase your chances of surviving lung cancer tomorrow
(BPT) – By Daniel J. Boffa, MD, MBA, FACS, Vice-Chair, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Lung cancer can enter a person’s life like a tornado, creating chaos out of nowhere and leaving them feeling powerless. Nobody chooses to have lung cancer, but thanks to advances in research and treatment, some choices may lower…
How to recognize anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers
(BPT) – Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen at any age. In infants and toddlers, symptoms can escalate quickly. Spotting the early warning signs of anaphylaxis and acting fast can help keep a child safe. The challenge for parents and caregivers? Infants and toddlers are unable to tell you what’s wrong….




