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Back to School Can Spell Illness: Tips to Protect Your Child from Getting Sick This Year
Children get sick – this is a fact of life. When they are at school, they can either pick up an illness or infect others with their own sickness or germs. It is important for parents to make sure that their children’s immune system is strong and that they teach…
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10 Common Sinus Infection Symptoms
Sinusitis comes in a few main types – acute, chronic, bacterial and fungal – but sinus infection symptoms are generally the same for all types of sinusitis. However, there are different treatments for different types of sinus infections because some may go away on their own or with over-the-counter medications,…
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Why Do We Experience Hearing Loss as We Age?
Hearing loss – or presbycusis – is one of the most common ailments humans will face as we get older. In fact, almost half of all people over the age of 65 experience some level of hearing loss. It is something many of us may not even realize is happening…
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Effective Treatments for Adult Ear Infections
Even though ear infections are more common in younger children than in adults, grown-ups are still at risk of developing this infection. However, unlike infections in children, which are typically minor and pass rather quickly, an adult ear infection are usually the sign of a more serious health condition. If…
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4 Common Ear Issues
The human ear is composed of three different parts. These include the outer, middle and the inner ear. When ear issues occur, they can show up in any of these areas. While there are a wide array of conditions and issues that may arise, getting to know some of the…
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After Vocal Cord Damage, Mayim Bialik Resting Her Voice on Doctor’s Orders
One of the top stars of the popular show Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik, has been given an unusual prescription of treatment by her doctors because of vocal cord damage. The actress is not supposed to speak for an entire month, which could be a significant obstacle in her occupation.…
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Deviated Septum: A Source of Sinus Problems
There are a lot of factor that impact the health of a person’s sinuses — many of them are environmental, having to do with seasonal and temperature changes, the existence of mold or allergens in a living space, or other changes in air quality. But there are also some physical…
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Options in Sinus Surgery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29.4 million adults suffer from diagnosed sinusitis in the United States, which is 12.1% of the adult population. Chronic sinusitis and related conditions are a major medical issue in the U.S. and the rest of the world. The annual cost…
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5 Things an ENT Does
Busy Otolaryngologists or E.N.T. (ear, nose and throat) doctors see patients with a wide range of ailments, and are involved in many different kinds of clinical work. Here are five of the most common types of problems that ENT specialists deal with in a practice. An E.N.T. Can Help with…
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Five Most Common Allergies
There are allergens confronted in everyday life that will have no effect whatsoever on those who encounter them. However, since the environment can change – sometimes with little or no notice by the average person – allergic reactions may be missed, or believed to be something else. For instance, a…
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New Technology Makes Hearing Aids More Powerful and Less Noticeable
Hearing aids have been around for a long time, but recent advancements in digital technology have been a boon to the development of new and varied choices for the person interested in improving their hearing. One of the most popular choices is the ITE (inside the ear) – or low…
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Identifying and Treating the Causes of Snoring
Snoring is a nuisance, especially to those next to a loud snorer or even those in a nearby room; however, there are steps that can be taken to hopefully reduce or even stop it completely. The snorer who hears daily complaints likely feels like they have no control over what…
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