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The best-known symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring and daytime fatigue.
Oringher's peers perennially vote him among WASHINGTONIAN Magazine's TOP
DOCTORS.

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In nearly 80 percent of patients suffering from sleep apnea and
snoring the soft palate is believed to be the site of obstruction, causing
this serious problem.matrixxinc.

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DC Doctors Make Dream of a Good Night's Sleep a Reality With New Procedure

The stiffening helps to prevent or lessen blockages of the
airway -- effectively treating snoring and/or sleep apnea.

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During the procedure, the
physician places three inserts in the patient's soft palate, causing the
palate to stiffen. Oringher has been specializing in snoring and sleep disorders and
endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis for 15 years. He has
accreditation from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery , the American Rhinologic Society, the American Sleep Disorder
Association, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery. He also consistently ranks very high among leading DC metro area
physicians in the Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK, an unbiased non-profit
consumer ratings service.

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Sites offering online shopping for products and services related to snoring.

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Dr.com. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go to http://www.

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The Pillar inserts
are less than one inch long and made from a woven soft polyester material that
has been used for many years in implantable medical products.
To access the teleconference, please call (877) 356 -5706 (domestic) or
(706) 643-0580 (international).matrixxinc.

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"But most OSA patients are reluctant to wear a
CPAP mask at night or to undergo major surgery. He earned
his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and
completed his residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Oringher joined Feldman Oringher Dettelbach Mesick Schoenfeld
Otolaryngology in 1991 and is dedicated to providing patients with safe,
efficacious treatments for snoring and sleep disorders. An earnings conference call will be
held the following morning on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11:00AM ET.com, or Bill
Barba, investor relations, at 602-385-8881, bbarba@matrixxinc .

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Patients with untreated OSA are at higher risk for heart disease,
high blood pressure, stroke, memory problems, weight gain, impotency and
headaches. Patients may choose
from three convenient locations: Chevy Chase and Germantown, Maryland and
Washington, DC. For additional information, contact William
Hemelt, chief financial officer, 602-385-8888, whemelt@matrixxinc. 24th Street, Suite 455, Phoenix, Arizona 85016.

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Pillar(R) Implant Procedure Provides Low-Risk Treatment
for Snoring and Sleep Apnea - in One Office Visit

WASHINGTON, The practice of Feldman Oringher
Dettelbach Mesick Schoenfeld Otolaryngology, PC is pleased to announce it is
now accepting patients for a breakthrough treatment for snoring and sleep
apnea, the Pillar(R) Implant procedure.
Sleep apnea is defined as an interruption of breathing during sleep. With Pillar I'm able to
offer patients a one-time, in-office procedure that offers relief from the
effects of OSA and snoring.

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The Pillar Implant procedure is performed in the physician's office during
a single, short visit under local anesthesia.

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The Pillar Implant procedure is the only
implantable treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
mild to moderate OSA. To listen to the teleconference via the
Internet, go to http://www. Additionally, in July 2004 Matrixx began
distributing six new Cough Mist(TM) products for the 2004-2005 cough/cold
season.

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A replay of the call will be available at (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or
(706) 645-9291 (international), access number 3553822 for 3 days following the
call, and the web cast will be archived on the company's website,
http://www.

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This new treatment offers patients a
simple, one-time, in-office alternative to surgery or life-long mask therapy.

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I sought a different
treatment and found a safe and effective way to address sleep apnea and
snoring problems with the Pillar Implant procedure. Oringher and Feldman Oringher
Dettelbach Mesick Schoenfeld Otolaryngology, call (301) 652-8847 or visit us
at http: //www.
(Nasdaq: MTXX), an innovator in the development and marketing of branded
over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, announced today that financial results for
the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004 will be released after the market
close on Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Matrixx is
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The Company also manufactures and
markets a full line of Zicam brand pharmaceuticals, including Zicam Cold
Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); and Zicam Cold Remedy
RapidMelts (TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs(TM); Zicam Kids
Size Cold Remedy Swabs(TM); Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus
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"Many complaints of daytime fatigue can be attributed to snoring and sleep
apnea," noted Dr. He appears regularly on television and radio as an
expert on the topics of snoring, sleep, sleep apnea and sinusitis.

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Most patients report that the
procedure is virtually painless and that they are able to resume normal
activities and diet the same day. To learn more about Dr.

Reminder - Matrixx Initiatives Inc. to Discuss Fiscal Year 2004 Results at Teleconference on Thursday February 10 2005

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Left untreated, this condition has a serious impact on the long-term health of
sufferers.

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Oringher.
The Pillar Implant procedure is designed to stiffen the soft palate in
order to aid air flow and prevent the obstruction . is engaged in the development, manufacture and
marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals , which utilize innovative
drug delivery systems. In studies published in the October 2000 issue of ENT --
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, and separately in the January 2003 issue of QJM:
An International Journal of Medicine, the Zicam Cold Remedy product was shown
to reduce the duration of the common cold.

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The
most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring is due to a
blockage in the throat that prevents proper airflow, causing sufferers to wake
up hundreds of times throughout the night. Dr.
Dr. PHOENIX, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Zicam, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary , produces,
markets and sells Zicam(R) Cold Remedy nasal gel, a patented, homeopathic
remedy that has been clinically proven to reduce the duration and severity of
the common cold.com.
To find out more about Matrixx Initiatives, Inc (Nasdaq: MTXX), visit our
website at http://www.