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Jon Bon Jovi Abruptly Ends Madison Square Garden Concert Due to Sinus Infection https://www.allforgardening.com/1894393/jon-bon-jovi-abruptly-ends-madison-square-garden-concert-due-to-sinus-infection/ #BonJovi #garden #JonBonJovi #MadisonSquareGarden #SinusInfection

Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends show at Madison Square Garden after just 90 minutes https://www.allforgardening.com/1893770/jon-bon-jovi-abruptly-ends-show-at-madison-square-garden-after-just-90-minutes/ #BonJovi #CheeringCrowd #garden #JonBonJovi #MadisonSquareGarden #SinusInfection

I can feel words forming for the wip, but this sinus infection has my head feeling like I got jacked in a bar fight
They're there, I can see ripples in the water, but it's too murky to see them directly

#writing #sinusinfection #sinusheadachesaretheworst

Your friendly neighborhood Vinyl Ape’s recent dance with the hideous bitch goddess of illness continues.

Turns out, for the past 5 days, I’ve had a brutal case of pneumonia, with the extra bonus caveat of a sinus infection.

And as an added bonus, both my wife and son have started to take on some of my symptoms.

Lucky for them, we’ve gotten ahead of it and they are now on the proper medication, as am I.

Doctor: “Push! Push! You’re almost there, I see the head! One last big push! Here we go!”

The being then starts to cough, hack phlegm and snot everywhere, vomit, shake…

Doctor: “Congratulations! It’s a pneumonia!”

Kill me now.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #art #music #vinylcommunity #retro #vintage #pneumonia #SinusInfection

I had a fairly quiet day today. Still recovering from this sinus infection, so I mostly rested. Managed a little study, which felt good. Spent some time pondering things I won’t go into here. Ended the day listening to The Mushroom Case daily podcast.

#SinusInfection #AutisticLife #RestDay #PodcastTime #StudyWhileSick #SlowDays #MushroomCase

Back from vacation. Got a souvenir sinus infection with a side of hives. ⛰️ ☀️
#vacation #sinusinfection #Allergies #hives

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April 24, 2024 at 08:00PM
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“Don’t put garlic in your nose”: The dangers of sinusitis misinformation on TikTok
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https://www.psypost.org/dont-put-garlic-in-your-nose-the-dangers-of-sinusitis-misinformation-on-tiktok/

<p>A new study published in the journal <a href="https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ohn.688"><em>Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery</em></a> sheds light on the quality of sinusitis-related videos on TikTok. Researchers found that nearly half of these videos contain misleading or inaccurate content, primarily propagated by non-medical influencers. This alarming trend highlights the potential risks associated with sourcing health advice from unverified content on social media.</p>
<p>Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, affects about one in seven adults in the United States, leading to an annual medical cost of approximately $5.8 billion. The condition can be triggered by various factors, including infections and allergies, and can severely impact the quality of life, causing symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain. Despite its prevalence, many people opt for self-treatment, guided by information sourced online.</p>
<p>Previously, platforms like Twitter have been scrutinized for the spread of health misinformation. With TikTok&#8217;s user base rapidly growing—it&#8217;s expected to reach 2.2 billion by 2027—its influence is undeniable. The platform&#8217;s engaging format of short, catchy videos makes it a fertile ground for the spread of both useful knowledge and harmful misinformation. This has prompted researchers to systematically evaluate the quality of sinusitis-related information shared on TikTok.</p>
<p>“Every type of ‘Tok’ exists – that’s just how the internet works,” said Rose Dimitroyannis, a third-year medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. “Little tiny segments of the population find one another and make waves.”</p>
<p>“There is high-quality and factual information out there on social media platforms such as TikTok, but it may be very difficult to distinguish this from information disseminated by influencers that can actually be harmful,” added Christopher Roxbury, a surgeon and rhinology expert at UChicago Medicine.</p>
<p>The researchers conducted a comprehensive search using popular hashtags like #sinus, #sinusitis, and #sinusinfection on TikTok, from January 29 to 30, 2023. They aimed to capture a broad spectrum of content, filtering videos that provided sinusitis-related information in English. Out of 465 videos initially found, 220 met the inclusion criteria after duplicates and irrelevant content were removed.</p>
<p>The content of these videos was then categorized into types such as medical advice, comedy, marketing, and lifestyle, and evaluated for educational value and factual accuracy. The researchers used several tools to assess video quality for understandability and actionability, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria for reliability and accuracy.</p>
<p>Only 55.5% of all videos were categorized as factual, meaning that nearly half contained inaccuracies or misleading content. Videos from medical professionals had the highest proportion of factual content at an impressive 84.4%, significantly higher than other groups. In contrast, only 45.3% of videos posted by non-medical influencers and 53.6% from lay individuals contained factual information. This significant disparity underscores the risk associated with non-expert health advice prevalent on social media platforms.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the study utilized the Global Quality Scale (GQS) to rate the overall quality of the videos, with scores ranging from 1 to 5. Videos from medical professionals averaged a GQS score of 3.76, indicating &#8220;good quality,&#8221; whereas videos from non-medical influencers and lay individuals scored lower, at 2.47 and 2.38, respectively. These scores suggest that content from medical professionals not only tends to be more accurate but is also of higher quality in terms of presentation and utility.</p>
<p>In addition, videos with higher views tended to have lower quality scores, suggesting that popularity on TikTok does not necessarily correlate with informational quality.</p>
<p>The spread of inaccurate medical videos on social media can have serious consequences. Not only can such misinformation lead to confusion, but it can also promote harmful &#8220;treatments&#8221; that pose real dangers to individuals&#8217; health. Individuals might also forego necessary medical treatment in favor of ineffective alternatives touted online.</p>
<p>“I frequently have patients in the clinic asking me questions about things they saw online or on social media, and I have found that many times the information has steered patients in the wrong direction,” said Roxbury, the study’s senior author. “In some cases, I see patients who have already sought out and undergone such treatment without any benefit; in rarer cases, they’ve been harmed.”</p>
<p>During the study period, researchers noted a trend where individuals were inserting whole cloves of garlic into their noses to alleviate congestion, a practice popularized on TikTok. While this method may initially appear to clear mucus when blowing the nose, it is actually counterproductive. The garlic irritates the nasal lining, leading to increased mucus production rather than genuine relief. This practice poses significant risks, including potential damage to nasal tissues and the danger of inhaling garlic deep into the nasal passages.</p>
<p>&#8220;Just to put it out there — don&#8217;t put garlic in your nose,” Dimitroyannis said. &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t coming from a bad place, but as many trends do, it tended to become quite unsafe.&#8221;</p>
<p>Looking forward, the study emphasizes the need for medical professionals to play a more active role in content creation on platforms like TikTok to counteract misinformation effectively. The findings suggest that when medical professionals engage in social media, they have the potential to deliver high-quality, factual information that can compete with and correct misleading content.</p>
<p>“If you’re a healthcare expert with any interest in content creation, you could make a difference,” Dimitroyannis said. “Someone could see your video and get the health information they need instead of seeing something that could hurt them.”</p>
<p>The study, &#8220;<a href="https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ohn.688" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Social Media Quality Review of Popular Sinusitis Videos on TikTok</a>,&#8221; was authored by Rose Dimitroyannis, David Fenton, Stella Cho, Rachel Nordgren, Jayant M. Pinto, and Christopher R. Roxbury.</p>

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When I catch a cold, I will most likely also end up with a raging, painful sinus infection that only a 10-day course of antibiotics will kick. Even then, I might relapse & end up sick for a total of 6 weeks.

It's a BUMMER.

#DeviatedSeptum doesn't help.

So I'm always curious about preventatives, hence my question about #ProvidoneIodine #NasalSpray.

2/2

#RespiratoryVirus
#BacterialInfection
#SinusInfection
#sinusitis
#rhinovirus
#colds
#RespiratoryIllness
#RespiratoryInfection
#doctors
#ENT

Please boost! 🤘🖖

Anybody know anything about povidone iodine nasal spray as a treatment for #ChronicSinustitis?
Asking for a me. 😁

My chronic sinusitis mainly manifests as constant slight congestion & post-nasal drip. 9 times out of 10 when I catch a cold, the increased fluid build-up makes me susceptible to a bacterial infection....

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#RespiratoryVirus
#BacterialInfection
#SinusInfection
#sinusitis
#rhinovirus
#colds
#RespiratoryIllness
#RespiratoryInfection
#MedicalAdvice
#doctors
#ENT

#3GoodThings

1. My sinus headache is finally gone after four days and two days of prescription meds plus three days off work.

2. I binge watched 6 seasons of #Station19 and can't wait for more.

#3. May have mentioned this before, but my doggo is finally settled on a (good) DRY dog food only. No more wet food.

#SinusHeadache #SinusInfection #Station19 #Hulu #DogsofMastodon

@3goodthings

Well, good news. I just took a Covid at home test, and it came back negative! This upper respiratory infection is just a cold or bronchitis, with a probable secondary sinus infection. I'll take that any day over another bout with Covid. 🎉

#spoonie #Covid #cold #SinusInfection

Guess it's a sinus infection. Yes, mucus color means something. So, let's see. This started originally around August 25. That's 12 days ago. But green mucus made its appearance today. So do I give it another week or two?

"Green mucus
Your immune system is really fighting back and your mucus is thick with dead white blood cells. If you’re still sick after about 10-12 days, you may want to see a doctor."

#spoonie #SinusInfection

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-the-color-of-your-snot-really-means/

Took some #Mucinex after a hot shower. Feeling awful still. Drove the partner to pick up some prescriptions and then to get some items from Walmart. I'm really snippy and mean lately, he says... It's actually true. 😥

Maybe it's the #withdrawal, maybe it's the #COVID / #sinusinfection / #cough / #fever. Maybe it's the lack of financial security and savings. I worry I might just be a #mean person to people I live with, and he is too timid to stand up for himself or realize he deserves better. 😮‍💨 Hoping I can fall asleep before the #depression establishes itself. 😖

OMG, my ears just popped after 6 days of a #SinusInfection. What a relief.

...

...but now I hear dumb people again 😭

Ugh. Not feeling like a box of birds this morning.

My chronic sinusitis symptoms have been steadily getting worse over the last 4 days. Hubby said it won't be long now until it turns into a sinus infection, and yep, there's definite evidence of that this morning 😩 #chronicsinusitis #sinusinfection

Editor's Note: Hi everyone, it's @NewsBreaking founder Al Boe here. On the evening of Christmas, I got sick, and have still not recovered. Yesterday, I went to urgent care and got prescribed antibiotics for what they call a bacterial sinus infection. Some of my energy is coming back so I'm certainly hoping to be able to post more here on our feed. #news #worldnews #sick #illness #breakingnews #sinusinfection