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Richmond doctor: ‘There's a direct link that sinusitis can exacerbate asthma’

May marks National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, underscoring the interconnectedness between asthma, allergies, and sinus health in patients. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, asthma and sinusitis are interconnected conditions that can exacerbate each other.

By Gateway Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

Woodbridge doctor: ‘Sinus issues and eustachian tube issues ... go hand in hand’

Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. According to Dr. Stephen Bane of Capitol Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, ETD and sinus health go hand-in-hand.

By Gateway Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

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DC doctor says sinusitis ‘can affect the sense of taste’

By Gateway Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free, sinusitis can affect these senses in many ways.

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Richmond doctor: ‘Chronic sinusitis can affect the rest of your health in multiple ways’

By Gateway Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality, which will impact quality of life.

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Woodbridge doctor: Sinusitis patients ‘don't realize how much better they're going to feel when we can fix their problem’

By Gateway Reporter | Mar 1, 2024

For patients dealing with sinusitis, the question of when to go see a doctor or an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist is important. According to Dr. Monty Trimble of Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, sinusitis can seriously affect quality of life if it goes untreated.

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Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had overall rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center attended an average of 111.6 residents per day in Sussex County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was 3rd largest nursing home in Chesterfield County as of Q4 2023?

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

The Laurels of Bon Air, the third largest nursing home in Chesterfield County, aided an average of 116.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Chesterfield County

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the second largest nursing home in Chesterfield County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Top doctor named in Washington D.C. by Northern Virginia Mag

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Washington D.C. doctor Manish Khanna was recently named one of the best doctors in the Northern Virginia area by Northern Virginia Mag. An ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist), Khanna is on staff at Harborside Surgery Center and Sibley Memorial Hospital.

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Health Care Center Lucy Corr was largest nursing home in Chesterfield County as of Q4 2023

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Health Care Center Lucy Corr was the largest nursing home in Chesterfield County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 3-star nursing home in Sussex County

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Waverly Operating Holdings, LLC since March 1, 2022, Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Tyler's Retreat at Iron Bridge, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Saber Healthcare Holdings, LLC since Jan. 1, 2014, Tyler's Retreat at Iron Bridge had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned The Laurels of Bon Air in Q4 2023?

By Gateway Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. since June 8, 2005, The Laurels of Bon Air had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Richmond doctor: ‘We recommend early management versus waiting until the situation is severe’

By Gateway Reporter | Jan 24, 2024

Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are common medical conditions that can become more serious the longer they go untreated. Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free said that sinusitis can be managed much better if treated early.

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DC doctor: ‘Antibiotics really have to be used carefully’

By Gateway Reporter | Jan 12, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to address sinusitis, but excessive usage may pose significant risks to a patient's well-being. Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free stressed the importance of careful use of antibiotics and said that repeated antibiotic use can lead to challenges with bacterial resistance.

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Richmond doctor says sinus treatment can help improve 'facial pressure, pain and less recurrent infections'

By Gateway Reporter | Jan 5, 2024

During the winter months, the occurrence of illnesses, including sinus infections, tends to rise. Patients can turn to a number of home remedy solutions to help address the issue, but when symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.

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DC doctor: Bacteria overgrow from untreated allergies can 'lead to a sinus infection'

By Gateway Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

Year-round, indoor allergies can pose challenges, particularly in the winter, when you spend more time indoors. Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free said allergies cause an inflammatory process in your sinuses, which can lead to bacteria overgrowth and sinus infections.

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Richmond doctor: 'Eustachian tube dysfunction is more of a rhinologic problem than it is an otologic problem'

By Gateway Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

If you're dealing with ear pain, trouble hearing, or the feeling of your ears being clogged, you might be dealing with eustachian tube dysfunction. Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free said sinusitis is a trigger for eustachian tube dysfunction.

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DC doctor says balloon sinuplasty technology 'getting better and better'

By Gateway Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

One strategy for cutting costs before the end of the year is to make the most of your health insurance if you've met your deductible. Many sinusitis sufferers have the opportunity to treat their issues at a lower cost during this time, and Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free said a balloon sinuplasty procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for sinusitis.

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Capitol Breathe Free announced as a 2023 Moxie Award winner

By Gateway Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

Capitol Breathe Free was announced as one of the 2023 Moxie Award winners at the award ceremony and dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons on Oct. 25. These winners are chosen for showcasing both boldness and innovation within their businesses.