15

Mar

Health Conditions Behind Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea causes frequent but brief interruptions in breathing during sleep. It affects 50-70 million American adults. While sleep apnea affects adults of all ages and even children, it's more common in older, overweight adults. Because it occurs during sleep, many...

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15

Mar

My Child Is Having Trouble Hearing: Now What?

Parents may joke about children having selective hearing, but what should you do if you suspect that your child does have a hearing problem? It's natural to have some questions and concerns if your child is having trouble hearing.When you have any concerns about your child...

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15

Mar

Is Sinusitis Treatable?

Chronic sinusitis affects millions of Americans each year, and it's easy to mistake the persistent nasal congestion and postnasal drip it causes for something else, such as a cold.If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic sinus inflammation, there are treat...

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15

Mar

Understanding Your Body's Swallowing Processes

Swallowing may seem like a simple process, but it's a complex function. This seemingly easy and natural motion entails a series of events that must take place in a carefully coordinated multi-part process. Any problem along the way can cause trouble swallowing. Swallo...

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15

Mar

What's Triggering My Seasonal Allergies?

You may look forward to the blooming flowers and leafy trees of summer. But if you experience seasonal allergies, those lovely trees and plants may trigger your symptoms. That's due to pollen, a fine powder produced by grasses, weeds, and trees.Pollen is completely safe, but if...

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15

Mar

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea affects an estimated 25 million Americans. Because it occurs during sleep, many people are unaware that they have a problem. If you have this sleep disorder or have symptoms of it, you need treatment to reduce the risk of serious health complications.Our ENT physicia...

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15

Mar

5 Symptoms of a Swallowing Disorder

Swallowing is an automatic process. You swallow without even thinking about it. While the majority of swallowing issues are brief and short-lived, some may be indicative of a more serious condition, like nerve dysfunction. Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallo...

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14

Mar

Why Would My Toddler Need Ear Tubes?

Cold and flu season increases the frequency or severity of ear infections for children. Your child's doctor may recommend ear tubes if your child has frequent ear infections and tends to retain fluid in the middle ear between infections. Your child may also need ear tubes i...

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14

Mar

Is Your Nasal Congestion Sinusitis?

A stuffy, plugged-feeling nose is common with colds and allergies. For most people, nasal congestion is a temporary annoyance and inconvenience. It can impair your sense of smell, alter the taste of foods, and cause facial pain. However, acute nasal congestion usually resolves on...

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14

Mar

Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose: 3 Common Causes

Stuffy noses are never enjoyable. They're especially bothersome in the morning when mucus and congestion sap your energy. Often, the culprit is a cold or another viral infection that usually goes away on its own within a week. Sometimes waking up with nasal congestion in th...

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