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Dr. Ditto on nasal health: 'Sinusitis can cause inflammation in the nose'

Dr. John Ditto, a physician at Richmond Breathe Free, said that sinusitis can lead to inflammation in the nose, potentially causing eustachian tube swelling, fluid buildup, and ear infections.

By Richmond Leader | Feb 20, 2025

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Dr. Ditto on nasal health: 'sinusitis can cause inflammation in the nose'

Dr. John Ditto, a physician at Richmond Breathe Free, said that sinusitis can lead to inflammation in the nose, potentially causing eustachian tube swelling, fluid buildup, and ear infections.

By Richmond Leader | Feb 17, 2025

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Richmond doctor: ‘Sinus pain can occur because of migraine’

By Richmond Leader | Nov 26, 2024

Headaches are one of the most common side effects of sinus and allergy problems. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, it is important to figure out what is causing your headaches.

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Richmond doctor: ‘Once we give them a solution and treat them, they’re less depressed and feel better’

By Richmond Leader | Oct 15, 2024

As the seasons change and seasonal depression becomes more prevalent, it's important to recognize that one potential side effect of sinusitis is depression. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, depression is common among sinus patients.

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Richmond doctor: ‘There are several tests that measure sensitivity to allergens’

By Richmond Leader | Sep 19, 2024

As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, it can help a patient to take allergy tests.

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Richmond doctor: ‘We recommend early management versus waiting’

By Richmond Leader | Jul 29, 2024

The loss of taste and smell are two of the most noticeable symptoms that can come from chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, the earlier chronic sinusitis is treated, the better the chance a patient has to avoid prolonged symptoms.

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Richmond doctor: ‘The risk of antibiotic immunity is that it can create a super-resistant organism’

By Richmond Leader | Jun 21, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for chronic sinusitis, but they carry certain risks, and alternative treatments are available for those suffering from sinus issues. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, antibiotic immunity is a major risk associated with taking antibiotics.

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Richmond Breathe Free helps raise $110,000 for dog rescue foundation

By Richmond Leader | May 8, 2024

Richmond Breathe Free helped raise $110,000 for a Texas-based dog rescue foundation during a national conference held in Dallas this April.

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Richmond doctor: ‘We recommend early management versus waiting’

By Richmond Leader | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis affects 28.9 million American adults, or 11% of the adult population. 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. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, waiting to treat sinusitis can lead to more health complications.

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Richmond City County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation

By Richmond Leader | Mar 1, 2024

Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation, the third largest nursing home in Richmond City County, aided an average of 130.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a nursing home in Richmond, Virginia

By Richmond Leader | Feb 29, 2024

Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Richmond City County, Virginia in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Richmond City County

By Richmond Leader | Feb 29, 2024

Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, the second largest nursing home in Richmond City County, aided an average of 167.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Richmond City County as of Q4 2023

By Richmond Leader | Feb 28, 2024

Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, the largest nursing home in Richmond City County, aided an average of 155.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Richmond City County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center?

By Richmond Leader | Feb 28, 2024

Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center was the only public facility nursing home in Richmond City County, Virginia in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was 3rd largest nursing home in Goochland County as of Q4 2023

By Richmond Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, the third largest nursing home in Goochland County, aided an average of 75.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation: 1-star nursing home in Richmond City County

By Richmond Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Richmond City County, Virginia in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Goochland County as of Q4 2023?

By Richmond Leader | Feb 26, 2024

Lakewood Manor, the second largest nursing home in Goochland County, aided an average of 82.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Beaufont Health and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Richmond Leader | Feb 26, 2024

Beaufont Health and Rehabilitation Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Richmond City County, Virginia in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Who owned Lakewood Manor in Q4 2023?

By Richmond Leader | Feb 25, 2024

Lakewood Manor was the only non-profit facility nursing home in Goochland County, Virginia in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Goochland County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

By Richmond Leader | Feb 25, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was the largest nursing home in Goochland County during the fourth quarter of 2023.