Citronelle AL What's Going Around - Dr. Karen Jimenez
Dr. Karen Jimenez
19140 South 3rd Street
Citronelle, AL
251.866-0086
http://www.setonmed.com/websites/SetonMedical/SetonMedical/Default.asp
Dr. Karen Jimenez received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, Princeton, NJ in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newwark, NJ in 1984 as a Doctor of Medicine. She is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the American College of Physicians.
19140 South 3rd Street
Citronelle, AL
251.866-0086
http://www.setonmed.com/websites/SetonMedical/SetonMedical/Default.asp
Dr. Karen Jimenez received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, Princeton, NJ in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newwark, NJ in 1984 as a Doctor of Medicine. She is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the American College of Physicians.
May 1, 2008
At Dr. Karen Jimenez's office in Citronelle they are seeing seasonal allergies and sinusitis. Symptoms include sinus congestion, fever and headache.
Some OTC products that can be helpful include antihistamines, decongestants, saline irrigation and vaporizers. Dr. Jimenez says, patients should avoid prolonged use of OTC nasal decongestant sprays. And, she says, remember to throw them away after each illness so as not to reintroduce an infection. People with chronic medical illnesses should consult their physician regarding the use of OTC products.
According to Dr. Jimenez, most sinus infections are due to a cold or allergies. Prevention should therefore focus on avoidance of irritants or allergens. Indoor allergens that can be controlled include dust mites, animal dander and mold. You can control dust mites by reducing humidity inside the home, using a dehumidifier and/or central/window air conditioning. Wall to wall carpeting should be avoided, especially on concrete floors. You may substitute this with washable throw rugs. Encase mattresses, box springs and pillows with airtight covers. Bedding should be washed in hot water (130 degrees F) and dried in a hot dryer. Vacuuming with a HEPA filter in place at least once a week is also helpful. If one cannot remove pets from the home, limit exposure. Avoid having pets that have fur or feathers. She also says, most indoor mold can be easily cleaned with a solution containing 5% bleach and a little detergent.
Dr. Jimenez says, the best defense against infection is hand washing. Just use regular soap and water or an alcohol based sanitizer. Proper hand washing technique: Wet hands with warm running water, apply soap and lather well. Rub hands together vigorously for at least 15-20 seconds. Scrub all surfaces including backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails. Rinse well. Dry hands with a clean or disposable towel. Use the towel to turn off the faucet. Finally, Dr. Jimenez says, you should wait at least 7-10 days before seeing your physician, unless fever, facial pain or swelling is present. Most sinus problems are due to allergies or viral infections and can be treated without antibiotics.
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