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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar

What's Making Me Snore?

Snoring affects roughly 90 million Americans and is often linked to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder characterized by brief pauses in breathing during sleep. Fortunately, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. The most common cause of snoring is a narrowing...

Mar

Why Am I Suddenly Getting Dizzy When I Stand Up?

The inner ear is important for your sense of balance, and inner ear issues frequently cause dizziness. While the inner ear is a key aspect of the body's balance system, the brain is still command central, and other senses, such as vision and proprioception, can also contrib...

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