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Mar
Why Rest Is Important When You Have Sinusitis
When fatigue strikes, sinusitis is often an overlooked contributor. Fighting a sinus infection requires a lot of energy, so avoid overdoing it when you have sinusitis. Sometimes sinusitis is the result of an undiagnosed allergy. In this case, symptoms may never seem to go a...
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Mar
Healing From Rhinoplasty: What to Expect
Rhinoplasty alters and reconstructs your nose to restore form and function and harmonize your facial features so your nose is proportional to the rest of your face. Whether you choose the procedure to address an injury, correct breathing problems, or improve your appearance...
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Mar
Four Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is most often described as a ringing in the ears, but it can also sound like whooshing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, and pulsing. For some people, it's loud and incredibly disruptive to their lives. For others, it’s soft and barely noticeable. The sound...
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Mar
How Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Swallowing?
If you have a thyroid disorder, you may feel as if you have a lump in your throat when you swallow. In some cases, the thyroid gland is situated at the base of your neck, and when it becomes enlarged, it can press into your windpipe. Thyroid enlargement is referred to as a...
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Mar
When Does My Child Need an ENT?
Parents of young children know all too well that kids tend to get sick. From a runny nose to ear infections, childhood and run-of-the-mill illnesses often go hand in hand. So where is the line between typical childhood sniffles and something you should see a specialist about?&nbs...
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Mar
Myths and Facts About Vertigo
Vertigo: It's the name of an award-winning Hitchcock film. That’s a fact. It’s also a medical condition that, along with dizziness, affects about 2.4 million Americans. That’s also a fact. But even though vertigo is relatively common, facts about the...
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Mar
Common Voice Disorders
Nearly a third of American adults will have a voice disorder at some point prior to turning age 65. After age 65, voice problems become even more common due to age-related changes in and around the vocal cords. Voice disorders are pretty common, and you may not know that th...
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Mar
Tips for Beating Nasal Congestion
Allergies, colds, flu, and chronic sinusitis are common causes of nasal congestion, and when it strikes, it can make life miserable. The sinus pressure can give way to pain that spreads through your forehead and cheeks, making it difficult to work, study, and go about your daily...
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Mar
Allergy Issues Common to Southerners
Climate and region play a role in allergies. Whether you've always lived in the South or you recently moved here, you may notice more allergy problems than in other parts of the country. The warm, humid climate of Louisiana is the perfect breeding ground for outdoor allerge...
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Mar
Understanding Dysphagia: Seeking Relief Together
If you find swallowing difficult or notice that it requires extra effort, you may have a swallowing disorder (dysphagia). You may not notice the symptoms in the beginning. And even if you realize you're having difficulty swallowing, it may not occur to you that you’re...
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