The incident that came about on April 22 was explosion of a train loaded with ammonium nitrate fertilizer and tank wagons which obliterated entire area within a half–mile radius. When launching of relief project was projected online on May 2, 2004 at http://nkzone.typepad.com/nkzone/2004/05/links_ryongchon.html, deaths already totaled to 161 and it is reported that thousands were burned, blind and/or deaf that lie on cabinets without even most basic medical supplies.

According to reports, most of victims were school children (over 60% of those who died) and over 2,000 home have been completely destroyed. This incident became first opportunity of LiNK website to organize all of its chapters and launch their first major independent initiative – “ The Ryongchon Relief Project”. Another thing that prompted them to act was because Korean Red Cross was granted permission by North Korean government to transport medical and food supplies directly to North Korea.

Our sinuses are hollow spaces in our facial bones designed to help moisturize air we breathe. Each of these is connected with an opening to nose that serves as a catalyst for exchange of air and mucus. Problem arises when these sinuses get plugged trapping mucus inside and then serving as possible breeding grounds for harmful microorganisms particularly viruses, fungi and bacteria which are considered as main causes of this disorder. Sinus infections may also be triggered by common cold.

There are many ways on how we can combat sinusitis. Beckie Takacs’ tips on how to deal with this ailment provides a helpful guide for people who suffer from sinusitis.