Al Martinez, our columnist, died today

I received a call from Al Martinez’ wife Joanne telling me that Al died this afternoon. He was 85 and had been at West Hills Hospital for treatment of congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Al had been a reporter and...

Nasal polyps can cause constant stuffiness

Andrew Lichtenstein/Andrew Lichtenstein Dr. Satish Govindaraj, vice chairman of clinical affairs in Mount Sinai’s department of otolaryngology, specializes in treating problems ranging from rhinitis and sinusitis to nasal polyps. THE SPECIALIST The vice chairman...