Jordan S Josephson, MD Jordan S Josephson, MD is an internationally renowned nasal and endoscopic sinus surgeon who was named one of New York Magazine's 'Best Doctors.' He is the director of the New York Nasal and Sinus Center and is an attending physician at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital and St Lukes Roosevelt. Dr. Josephson has appeared on the Today Show, CBS News, Fox News, Oprah Radio and has been featured and quoted in the New York Times, New York Post, Newsday, Allure, Men's Health, Elle and Parenting. read more
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Page 1, 2, 3   sinus and allergy   Thread Posted by Replies Views Date   Gerd and allergies Question P S When I say "GERD and allergies at the same time" I was refering to the timing diagnosed in the same year I have never had problems in my 38 years nor my children Then one day "poof" we have GERD We are all fit not over weight so it's strange My daughter and I both get left arm pain leg cramps and pain under left rib cage nightly Could they be related I'm sorry for such a long post I have so many questions We also have Pancreatic issues that we never had Thank you Answer jen 1 552 5/1/07 4:03 am   7 month old post RSV Question My 7 month old had RSV lasting about 3 weeks and he is now about 3 weeks post DX and is starting to have a runny nose congestion and minor cough again and he gets really SOB with increased activity I put him on 1 25mg every 4 hours of an infant decongestent and it doesn't really help He is "snorting" when he breaths because the mucus is so far into his sinus's that I can get it out with an aspirator Should I start giving him neb treatments from now to try and stop any further symptoms or stick with the decongestent for a few days Any other suggestions to help He is also cutting a few more teeth could these be symptoms of teething Thanks Answer Froggy's mom 1 386 5/3/07 4:57 pm   regional allergens Question Hi Dr Josephson Me and my family just recently moved to Atlanta GA from South Carlina I had heard somewhere that Atl is especially bad when it comes to pollen and other springtime allergens Since the move I've noticed that my family myself included has been experiencing a lot of congestion stopped up noses sneezing and watery eyes We've not had any allergy problems before so I'm wondering if these symptoms could've been brought on by the fact that we just moved and are just adjusting to the new environment and if so will they eventually subside over time thanks :flower: Answer Likes to dance 1 459 4/13/07 1:11 pm Snoring Question My 8 year old son snores at night There are also times where it sounds like he is gasping for air SHould I worry Answer RockStarMom 1 799 4/13/07 12:42 pm   Enlarged Adenoids Question I have a four year old son with enlarged adenoids We are planning to have them removed at some point but have not been able to yet He breathes through his mouth a lot and I would like to know if there's a direct link between this condition and his slight speech distortion My mother has made the connection with the positioning of his tongue because of the way he breathes through his mouth Also is there a connection with the enlarged adenoids and sleep apnea Answer M7 1 625 4/13/07 2:50 pm Page 1, 2, 3

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