Q: How do Sinus Dynamics™ treatment options differ from other nasal allergy or sinusitis treatments?

A: Sinus Dynamics™ topically treats sinus conditions through a selection of any three of our drug delivery devices that dispense aerosolized custom compounded medications directly into the sinus regions and sinus cavities at the same time, resulting in a highly effective method for treating even the most difficult sinus conditions.

Aerosolized Therapy

Sinus Dynamics’ pharmacy provides the latest in aerosolizing technology with three types of nebulizers to choose from. Each of the state of the art nebulizers produce a particle size of 1.0 to 3.2 micron that send the aerosolized medications directly into to the hard to reach upper sinus cavities, making contact with the infection topically.

Irrigation Therapy

Medicated Irrigation is commonly prescribed to flush the nasal cavities with a saline or medicated solution. Our pharmacy offers a FREE ActiveSinus™ Saline Rinse Kit with every medicated irrigation prescription. The ActiveSinus™ brand is preservative free and includes an all natural sea salt mixture. The ActiveSinus™ Irrigator bottle eliminates the concern of harmful bacteria collecting within the bottle. The ActiveSinus™ Irrigator bottle is well designed and does not require an inner tube, unlike other brands.

Atomized Therapy

Atomized therapy uses positive pressure to propel solutions deep into the sinus cavities providing relief and treatment to the sinus area. The NasaTouch™ Portable Powered Atomizer, offered exclusively by Sinus Dynamics, has the ability to atomize 2 mls of solution deep into the sinus cavity in only 30 seconds with the capacity to hold up to 15 mls of solution. The NasaTouch™ design is unique and unlike the other brands, very sanitary due to the dedicated collection chamber within the atomizer cup that collects all the excess solution, thus preventing atomized solutions mixing with potentially contaminated overflow. Atomized Therapy medications and solutions are administered into each nasal passage; the atomized mist is mechanically delivered up into the nasal passages, depositing the solution topically deep into the sinus cavities.

The NasaTouch device can be used with physician prescribed solutions that are designed to be administered directly into the nasal passages and sinus cavities.

Q: How are authorizations and billing handled?

A: SinusDynamics™ General Home Pharmacy's experienced customer service representatives handle all authorizations and billing.

Q: Are the medications covered by Insurance?

A: Yes. 95% of the medications are covered by the patient's insurance. SinusDynamics™ General Home Pharmacy's is a Medicare provider and contracted with most national and regional Preferred Provider Networks (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO).

Q: How do I refer a patient to your company?

A: Sinus Dynamics™ will provide a preprinted prescription pad to each ordering physician that will arrive via UPS. Upon receipt of the prescription pad, physicians provide the patient's information, check appropriate medication boxes, treatment frequency as well as treatment duration boxes, and simply fax the order form toll free to (888) 414-0666. Sinus Dynamics will take care of the rest.

Q: After I fax the prescription, how is it handled?

A: Once we receive the prescription, Sinus Dynamics Insurance Representatives will contact the patient's insurance provider to determine out of pocket expenses. The patient is then contacted by Sinus Dynamics and informed about the costs, if any, including co-pays and deductibles as well as obtaining verbal consent from patient to process order. The medication(s) and device(s) purchased are then shipped via UPS directly to the patient following patient’s approval. In most cases, the patient can expect to receive their medication and equipment within two (2) days. Refrigerated medication will be shipped overnight at no cost to the patient.

Q: Do you offer any patient consultation?

A: Yes. Prior to beginning the initial sinus treatment, Sinus Dynamics’ requests each new patient to contact us at (877) 447-4276 for instruction and education about the prescribed medications and usage, as well as instruction on proper assembly of the device(s) purchased. Each patient is consulted on how to use the sinus equipment properly and will be contacted again during and after treatment. Physicians are notified via fax or e-mail concerning outcomes. In addition, patients are encouraged to contact us for any questions regarding treatment or the devices 24 hrs a day. In addition, our website has video demonstrations of the device and medications for clarification and education.

Q: What type of medication do you offer?

We offer Antibiotic, Antifungal, and Anti-inflammatory medications.

Q: How long does it take for the patient to receive their medication?

A: It takes 24 to 48 hours for our insurance representatives to process insurance. Shipped medication will arrive in 1 to 2 days assuming a pre-authorization is not required.

Preventing Sinusitis

To avoid developing sinusitis during a cold or an allergy attack, keep your sinuses clear by:

• Using an oral decongestant or a short course of nasal spray decongestant.
• Gently blow your nose and block one nostril by blowing through the other to keep nasal discharge thin.
• Avoiding air travel. If you must fly, use a nasal decongestant before take-off to prevent blockage of the sinuses allowing mucus to drain.
• Avoiding contact with substances that trigger attacks if you are prone to allergies.
• Using an air purifier or humidifier.

Consider allergy testing which may be beneficial for increasing tolerance to the allergy-causing substances, followed by appropriate allergy treatments.

Sinusitis vs. Sinus Infection

Acute bacterial sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavities caused by bacteria.

Sinusitis is usually preceded by an allergy attack, cold or an irritation by environmental pollutants. Unlike a cold or an allergy, bacterial sinusitis requires a physician's diagnosis and treatment with an antibiotic to cure the infection and prevent future complications.