What is postnasal drip?
It's bothersome and you've actually thought it would never end - that tickle at the back of your throat, making you cough or clear your throat. It's called a post-nasal drip. Post-nasal drip is pretty much very common. It can...
What is balloon sinuplasty and how can it help you?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30 million Americans or about 12 percent of the adult population suffers from sinusitis. Sinusitis or inflammation of the tissue lining of the sinuses can result from anything that...
National Audiology Awareness and National Protect Your Hearing Month.
There are several factors that can lead to hearing loss in adults. This includes aging, otosclerosis (a type of middle ear disease), Meniere's disease, ototoxic medications such as neomycin, head injury, and constant exposure to very loud noise.
Do you breathe through your mouth?
Are you snoring, have a dry mouth, and experience chronic fatigue? Then you may be breathing through your mouth. Some people don’t realize that they breathe through their mouths instead of their noses.
How to Treat Strep Throat in Kids
Strep throat is common among school-age kids. Although a sore throat is a common symptom of the condition, not all cases of it are due to strep. What causes strep throat in kids? Strep throat is caused by the streptococcus bacteria...
How do you protect your hearing?
Our hearing is one of the most important senses we have. Once we damage it, it can be a challenge to bring it back to where it was before. It’s never too early to start protecting your hearing. Here are some...
What is vertigo and why does it make you feel dizzy?
Vertigo is a symptom rather than a condition in itself. It’s experiencing a sense of spinning dizziness. This can happen as a result of problems in the inner ear, brain, or sensory nerve pathway.