Most individuals have experienced heartburn at one point or another. It isn’t at all uncommon! In fact, one study found that something like 60 million Americans experience heartburn every year. For most individuals, this heartburn will manifest as little more than an annoyance (maybe a very uncomfortable annoyance, depending on your diet). But there are […]
It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There may also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Many different medications are […]
Cancer isn’t something you can self-diagnose. But you may worry about it; Is this sore throat due to allergies or a cold, or is it something more serious? You wouldn’t be the first to lose some sleep with worries like this. The fact is that only a doctor will be able to accurately diagnose your […]
When an ENT recommends tonsil surgery to an adult, it often comes as a surprise. They ask, isn’t that something for kids? Or, is there an age limit for tonsil removal in adults? A tonsillectomy can actually be performed on anyone of any age. Your provider will examine the state of your tonsils and your […]
Heartburn is extremely common. One study indicates that 60 million Americans experience heartburn every month. Most people, as a result, think that they’re suffering from a relatively commonplace condition. And it’s not that big of a problem, when you eat some really spicy food, a bit of heartburn is fairly normal. But you may want […]
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You may be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. However, you may find it interesting to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How is your […]
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Normally, a cough is a symptom of allergies or illness. But your cough is normally intermittent and only lasts a few days. But if you’re coughing all day, every day, something going on. But sometimes, coughs can hang around for a long time. You’re not feeling sick but your cough is hanging around stubbornly. You […]
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“Voicebox” is a rather erroneous term. You may have, at one time in your life, envisioned your voicebox as a literal box inside of your throat. Your actual voicebox is not really box-like at all and is a bit stranger. When people use the term “voicebox,” they’re usually describing an organ in your throat called […]
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Your face is sort of loaded with holes. Well actually, it has four hollow spaces. These are known as sinuses. (Or sinus cavities.) Your sinuses help eliminate allergens and germs by assisting mucus discharge from your nose. You stay healthier and breathe easier as a result. This system functions quite well the majority of the […]
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Construction is essential to keep our highways and roads safe and properly working. But construction also causes backups. We’ve all been stuck in a construction-caused traffic jam. Even a small lane change can cause hundreds of thousands of cars on a freeway to slam on their breaks, and the whole system crawls to a slow. […]