Re: Re: Bacteria That Cause Chronic Sinusitis Killed Effectively By Honey

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Hi Madeline

Thanks for the two inhalers that you sent me.

To: asthma Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:24:09 AMSubject: Re: Bacteria That Cause Chronic Sinusitis Killed Effectively By Honey

That is interesting. I have all known for a long time about the benefits of honey in treating seasonal allergies, but I didn't realize it actually kills bacteria! Wow!Madeline>> > > > > > > Bacteria That Cause Chronic Sinusitis Killed Effectively By Honey> > > > > > Honey is very effective in killing bacteria in all its forms, > especially the drug-resistant biofilms that make treating chronic > rhinosinusitis difficult,> > > > according to research presented during the 2008 American Academy of > Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual > Meeting & OTO

EXPO, in Chicago, IL. > > > > > > > > The study, authored by Canadian researchers at the University of > Ottawa, found that in eleven isolates of three separate biofilms > (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and methicicillin- resistant and -suseptible > Staphylococcus aureus), > > > > > honey was significantly more effective in killing both planktonic and > biofilm-grown forms of the bacteria, compared with the rate of > bactericide by antibiotics commonly used against the bacteria. > > > > > > > Given the historical uses of honey in some cultures as a homeopathic > treatment for bad wound infections, the authors conclude that their > findings may hold important clinical implications in the treatment of > refractory chronic rhinosinusitis, with topical

treatment a > possibility. > > > > > > Chronic rhinosinusitis affects approximately 31 million people each > year in the United States alone, costing over $4 billion in direct > health expenditures and lost workplace productivity.> > > > > It is among the three most common chronic diseases in all of North > America. > > > > > > > > http://www.medicaln ewstoday. com/articles/ 122734.php> > > > > > > Alana>