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@Chestnut You take telfast is because u dont have any congestion in your nasal passage. Allergy Rhinitis?

Rhinosinusitis: Clarifying the Relationship Between the Sinuses & Rhinitis Recent studies by otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons have better defined the association between rhinitis and sinusitis. They have concluded that sinusitis is often preceded by rhinitis and rarely occurs without concurrent rhinitis. The symptoms, nasal obstruction/discharge and loss of smell, occur in both disorders. Most importantly, computed tomography (CT scan) findings have established that the mucosal linings of the nose and sinuses are simultaneously involved in the common cold (previously, thought to affect only the nasal passages). Otolaryngologists, acknowledging the inter-relationship between the nasal and sinus passages, now refer to sinusitis as rhinosinusitis. The catalyst relating the two disorders is thought to involve nasal sinus overflow obstruction, followed by bacterial colonization and infection leading to acute, recurrent, or chronic sinusitis. Likewise, chronic inflammation due to allergies can lead to obstruction and subsequent sinusitis. Other medical research has supported the close relationship between allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. In a retrospective study on sinus abnormalities in 1,120 patients (from two to 87 years of age), thickening of the sinus mucosa was more commonly found in sinusitis patients during July, August, September, and December, months in which pollen, mold, and viral epidemics are prominent. A review of patients (four to 83 years of age) who had surgery to treat their chronic sinus conditions revealed that those with seasonal allergy and nasal polyps are more likely to experience a recurrence of their sinusitis. This information is provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., (AAO-HNS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. (AAO-HNSF) for educational purposes only. Any information provided in this website should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck surgeon or other physician.

Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, & Rhinosinusitis Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane is called rhinitis. The symptoms include sneezing and runny and/or itchy nose, caused by irritation and congestion in the nose. There are two types: allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Allergic Rhinitis: This condition occurs when the body's immune system over-responds to specific, non-infectious particles such as plant pollens, molds, dust mites, animal hair, industrial chemicals (including tobacco smoke), foods, medicines, and insect venom. During an allergic attack, antibodies, primarily immunoglobin E (IgE), attach to mast cells (cells that release histamine) in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes. Once IgE connects with the mast cells, a number of chemicals are released. One of the chemicals, histamine, opens the blood vessels and causes skin redness and swollen membranes. When this occurs in the nose, sneezing and congestion are the result. Seasonal allergic rhinitis or hayfever occurs in late summer or spring. Hypersensitivity to ragweed, not hay, is the primary cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis in 75 percent of all Americans who suffer from this seasonal disorder. People with sensitivity to tree pollen have symptoms in late March or early April; an allergic reaction to mold spores occurs in October and November as a consequence of falling leaves. ‍Perennial allergic rhinitis occurs year-round and can result from sensitivity to pet hair, mold on wallpaper, houseplants, carpeting, and upholstery. Some studies suggest that air pollution such as automobile engine emissions can aggravate allergic rhinitis. Although bacteria is not the cause of allergic rhinitis, one medical study found a significant number of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus in the nasal passages of patients with year-round allergic rhinitis, concluding that the allergic condition may lead to higher bacterial levels, thereby creating a condition that worsens the allergies. Patients who suffer from recurring bouts of allergic rhinitis should observe their symptoms on a continuous basis. If facial pain or a greenish-yellow nasal discharge occurs, a qualified ear, nose, and throat specialist can provide appropriate sinusitis treatment. Non-Allergic Rhinitis: This form of rhinitis does not depend on the presence of IgE and is not due to an allergic reaction. The symptoms can be triggered by cigarette smoke and other pollutants as well as strong odors, alcoholic beverages, and cold. Other causes may include blockages in the nose, a deviated septum, infections, and over-use of medications such as decongestants. https://www.dallasent.com/ent-services/allergic-rhinitis-sinusitis-rhinosinusitis

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@The_King U mean u do this?

Keep it simple. Can just connect mobile to PC and copy all your important files over as backup loh.

Hey these 2 different gen leh!! Bottom one use windows 10 ah! 1 gen is WinCE late ~1998 on HP palmtop!

Anyone heard of Palm pilot, psion, HP handheld PC? I dont think i am a geek but i think i feel old now!

Hahaha..... Look what i found! Pre 2005 mobiles! I think i have an O2 and some more!

See if i can find my old pre 2005 mobiles! Got to dig like treasure hunt!

Wah piang got cha siew + See hum! Is that laksa or curry mee?

What about these? There's one u must have @The_King . It right below! I also like Hello Moto Razr!

Basket! TS u must make me squeeze bola! Those green plates ones, i know where to find local substitute! What i missed is HK roasted Goose!

BG NCM is many levels above Ivan league, in my opinion. His family background and influence is elite (borned into)! I believe he has many doors open for him to play! The others in his SK group i dont know. If u live in HDB, u know 90% of the MPs are the same, they just arrow & depend on their Citizens' Consultative Committees (CCCs) /grassroots to feedback! Grassroots are like CO PA/runner! MTPS is just noise to them and 98% of the time work is done by the PAs! Most old folks who need help dont know or scared to complain or just keep quiet. Got money folks will solve problems themselves liao. Just my thoughts!

Another article that shows how disconnect parachute in MPs feels they auto sure win! GE2020 Sengkang GRC: Alarm bells rang when residents were 'a bit hostile' towards PAP's team during campaigning period https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ge2020-sengkang-grc-alarm-bells-rang-when-residents-were-bit-hostile-towards-paps-team Salute to Seng kang, Hougang, Aljunied kias got BALLS!

This FB post must have hurt NCM a lot! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2869656259811064&set=a.189355361174514&type=3&eid=ARDZGSHf6cyKJjAahC_PXcTxendaNU0NMYyLUhEw2Hghw83P3-MNxeMxuyYDC30XU5h2rikKKLew9L5Y&ifg=1 FB image cant be insert?

He comes from a elite family (NK got post. Search for "family tree") ! You should know his family all high gov post! Even during his pilot trainee days, his RSAF pilot trainers and OCs handled him with velvet gloves! But I rather have him then Xia xuay chan!

He is my RSAF batch mate, aloof and not approachable person. He was always on his own, and he choose his same WH statues people to mix with! He has the deceptive "soft spoken" look but his mindset is elitist!

Wah.... I am a sucker for this snack!! When i walk walk, i see a stall i buy to munch. This pancake, fried chicken & cut fruits pushcart! Aroi mak mak!

Wah he 5yrs only met & spoke the SK residence during the past few weeks! No wonder out of touch lah! Why blame young voters? Young or old, a vote is a vote!

5 yrs to prepare for GE vs 17 yrs to prepare for pandemic! Not bad liao lah. Comparatively, ELD with smaller team and paycheck to .......... OK lah! Best is lower the bar/expectations! See PM says 70% was Very Good! 61% also very good results! Wait ah, Must find Mark lee "Win liao loh" gifs

See lah! With voters like that, how to raise issues regarding more complex matters?

"How come my relative's voting time was 1-3pm, mine is 4-6pm?" - I have no idea, I'm sorry, this was arranged by ELD. No I'm not trying to discourage you from voting because you support opposition, I don't know you and i'm not pro-PAP myself either. I did not make it my life goal to frustrate you, I'm trying to get through this day myself and I'd rather not be here either. And actually you could have come outside your recommended time and still voted. That said, I understand why some people were frustrated. It was really hard to help some people too - there was an elderly who was mostly deaf and illiterate and a few of us took forever to communicate to him that he was at the wrong polling station, and he had a bad limp, and I'm not sure if he went to the right place in the end. I guess ELD didn't explain a lot of these things to people properly. And most people probably thought we were ELD staff when we are basically contract workers, so trying to get us to change policies is like trying to convince the Mcdonalds cashier to make the nasi lemak burger a permanent fixture on the menu and not a seasonal item. Overall, I don't think ELD did a good job. They have 5 years to plan for GE and presidential election, and there are a lot of things they didn't communicate to voters. I'm sure they were caught off guard by COVID, so the gloves thing wasn't entirely their fault (although it's clear they didn't test out the whole process), but a lot of other issues could have been prevented if they did a proper job in between elections. RIP inbox... thanks for all your well-wishes! and all the gold and awards, I have no idea what to do with them but very much appreciated.

"Why is my name not on the eligible list?" - If your name was struck off, you probably didn't vote last time, or were overseas. You can apply to reinstate yourself, but not today and not here. No, I can't do it for you. No, I can't get you the person who can do it, they're not around in this polling station. No, i don't know where they are and I don't have the power to summon them to meet you, call ELD yourself, I have other people i need to entertain. No, I don't care that you had such an amazing overseas career, I can't reinstate you myself. No, I don't care that you support the PAP, that has nothing to do with whether you can vote. No, I don't know who you are or how many people you have under you, I don't care and it won't help. No, I can't change policy for you, I'm just here to carry out orders. No, shouting about it won't help, except that it gives my supervisor a chance to get the police to come over. "Don't touch my NRIC. I don't want your germs" - Trust me, I don't want yours either. If you can put it down for us to verify, and I don't have to touch it, I won't. But if you hold it up and your hands are shaky or you are too far away I can't see your NRIC number. Giving me a 3-minute lecture on COVID and droplets actually means that you're spewing more droplets from your mouth, and you're forcing me to explain this to you and spew more droplets from my mouth, and it lengthens your stay inside the polling station, so ironically if you had quietly let me put two (gloved and sanitised) fingers on your NRIC, it would have been a lower health risk for you.