Stuffed head and sore throat, dripping nose and a chest-searing cough--these are the common miseries of millions. The physical torments are no secret, the problem is what to do about them. Ivker describes and evaluates the standard remedies currently available through pharmacy and prescription, and that in itself is a great boon. But he continues with a holistic approach, detailing how to change your environment, diet, and lifestyle to promote health and minimize the hazards that lead to sick sinuses, allowing a ray of hope to shine though all the mucus.