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A lot warnings have been released about the health risks of smoking, and rightfully so.  Yet even with the millions of dollars spent on advertising to warn the public about smoking, cigarette use is still up.  It is also true that the cigarette companies can outmatch the advertising budget of government or any anti-smoking lobby group or foundation.   The lung cancer warnings are not enough, so it seems.  

For now, many smokers bravely confront the warnings by saying that smoking actually helps improve their health.  They claim that smoking helps them deal with stress and anxiety at home and at the office. Smokers even say that the cigarette somehow serves as a muscle relaxant after a hard day’s work or as a “stimulant” that can be taken while doing an arduous task.  Some people even swear that cigarettes can produce the same effect as a weight loss diet pill. How do you top that excuse?  Yes, these reasons can be quite convincing but medical proof clearly shows that long-term tobacco use leads to a host of lung illnesses, and even death.

But there just might be another way to convince hard-core smokers to quit the stick.  An article entitled “The High Cost of Smoking” written by Hillary Smith for www.msn.com provides an interesting perspective on financial reason for quitting smoking.  In the article, the author gives an example of just how costly smoking is…in terms of dollars and cents.  In a very convincing fashion, she writes:

“A pack of cigarette costs $ 4.49. A smoker who consumes a one pack of cigarette a day spends $31.43 a week for his habit, or $1, 635 per year. But if, for some reason, that one-pack-a-day smoker quits at age 40, he would be able to save at least $250,000 by the time he reaches 70, assuming he puts his money on a 401(K) that earns about 9% a year.”

Imagine losing a quarter of a million dollars just because of cigarettes. For some, that may be enough motivation t
o quit smoking.  Financial issues do cause a lot of stress and anxiety — and may even be among the reasons that actually lead people to smoke.  But there are other figures that support the claim that smoking has serious financial consequences.  The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has been trumpeting their research that says that at least $96.7 billion is spent on public and private health care due to federal and state taxes on smoking, or roughly $600 dollars a year per household.  Other additional costs that are sure to add up to an average smoker’s stress and anxiety is the cost of medical bills that are sure to come after years of using tobacco.  Many do not even take into consideration the amount of money to be spent on car cleaning and deodorizing treatments for “ashtrays in wheels.”  Cars of smokers generally smell like the smoke-filled bars watering holes where alcohol and cigarettes are as much a fixture as the bar stool.

Stress and anxiety from work, family demands, and the daily struggles of life are often enough to make an average smoker or non-smoker reach for a dose of pain relievers and tranquilizers.  So why add up to that distress by smoking our way into financial troubles — due to unnecessary spending on cigarettes?  

The last question of a willing quitter might be, “How do I quit?”   There are a number of ways to quit smoking.  Joining a therapy group, getting prescription for anti-smoking medicines like Bupropion (commonly marketed as Zyban), or going for the “cold turkey” quitting method might do the trick.  But deciding to quit and knowing that smoking is just a waste of money are two easy yet important initial steps to take.

To use an old clichû  “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”   So instead of wasting hard-earned cash on cigarettes that literally just goes up in smoke…we all should invest our money, and better yet, invest it to  improve our health. 

There are many people that suffer from sinus problems.  A sinus is a cavity in the skull which is used to make the skull lighter, give room for the skull to grow, and to cool down the inhaled air.  There are four types of sinuses in humans which include the maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal sinuses.  The maxillary sinus cavity is located below the eye and to the side of the nose below the cheeks.  The ethmoid sinus and the sphenoid sinus are some of the most functional sinuses and are located between the eyes and under the nose.  The frontal sinus cavity is located in the middle of the forehead.

The sinuses can cause many problems.  The most common problem is a sinus infection.  A sinus infection is caused by a blockage of bacteria and mucus in the sinus cavities.  The blockage begins usually when a person has a cold or allergy.  The sinus cavity lining becomes swollen when a cold or allergy exists.  When bacteria get into the sinus cavities, they attack the swollen lining which then causes greater inflammation.  The cilia are tiny hairs in the sinuses which are used to flush out bacteria and mucus.  When the inflammation from the bacteria occurs, the cilia can no longer flush it out therefore the bacteria and mucus become trapped and the infection begins.

There are many symptoms which may occur with a sinus infection.  Generally, a person may experience cough, congestion, facial pain and pressure, green nasal discharge, and postnasal drip.  When the sinus infection lasts for twelve or more weeks it is considered chronic and can have additional symptoms such as loss of sense of taste and smell and the person may also become fatigued.

There are many forms of treatment for a sinus infection.  Nasal sprays are one common treatment.  Nasal sprays work by distributing saline solution up into the sinus cavities.  Nasal sprays are meant to moisten the cilia so that the trapped bacteria and mucus can be washed out.  The problem with nasal sprays however is that they have large particle sizes that cannot make it past the inflammation at the opening of the sinus cavities and up to the sinusitis infection.  Oral antibiotics are also a frequently used treatment.  Oral antibiotics work on infections by flowing through the blood stream to the infected area.  Oral antibiotics are usually ineffective when it comes to sinus infections due to the fact that there are only a small amount of blood vessels in the sinus cavities which makes it difficult for an efficient amount of antibiotic, along with anti-fungals and anti-inflammatories, to make it to the sinus infection.  Another treatment that may be used is irrigation.  Irrigation, like nasal sprays, is meant to moisten the cilia so that it can function properly.  Also like nasal sprays, it is difficult for it to make it through the inflammation and to the sinuses.  Irrigation is also usually a very messy treatment.

Our sinuses have important functions and it is important to keep them clear from infection.  A sinus infection can become an inconvenience in many ways and also may cause future problems for the sinus cavities.  It is best to take care of a sinus infection at the beginning and to prevent it from becoming chronic.