How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection
If your child experiences frequent ear infections, they’re not alone. According to a 2020 article, “About 50% of all children will have at least 1 ear infection by the time they reach their second birthday.” The reason children tend to experience them more often than adults is because their immune systems are less developed, and…
Common ENT Symptoms to Look Out for This Year
There are many conditions that can affect the ears, nose and throat. Some are more common than others. In this post, we review symptoms of the more common ENT conditions to look out for this year. Middle Ear Infections Middle ear infections are the result of fluid becoming trapped in the middle ear due to…
Ways To Relieve Sinus Pain
Sinus pain, or sinusitis, is a common condition. Nearly 15% of individuals surveyed in the National Health Interview Survey reported having had sinusitis the previous year. While sinusitis usually resolves itself within 10 days, the facial pressure, nasal congestion, and other symptoms can make for a really unpleasant week. If you’re currently suffering from sinus…
What Is Silent Reflux?
When people think about the symptoms of acid reflux, burning chest pain is typically the first one to come to mind. However, some people experience chronic reflux that occurs multiple times a week but never experience heartburn. This condition is referred to as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also known as silent reflux. What Causes Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?…
Can Anxiety Cause Tinnitus?
When two conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. A recent study found that one common set of comorbidities is tinnitus and anxiety. We review the link below. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in the ear with no external sound source, especially in…
Three Reasons Why You May Have a Runny Nose
There are a million reasons why you get a runny nose. Sometimes it happens because it’s cold outside or because you just got done enjoying a spicy meal at Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant. However, other times a runny nose can be a symptom of a chronic health condition. While most of these issues are not serious,…
Struggling to Smell? Here’s What May Be Causing It & Treatment Options
If you partially or fully lose the ability to smell the beautiful flowers at Falls Park, the condition is known as anosmia. Depending on the cause, anosmia may be temporary or permanent. You should see a doctor right away if you experience anosmia, as it could be the symptom of something serious. In this post,…
What Causes a Chronic Cough?
There are many different causes of a chronic cough, which is defined as a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults or four weeks or longer in children. If you are bothered by frequent coughing fits, let’s examine some of the more common causes and what can be done to improve your symptoms….
3 Health Conditions That May Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss
You probably have heard that certain factors like aging or exposure to loud noise can increase your risk of hearing loss. However, there are several common medical conditions that can increase your risk as well. Diabetes Research has shown that people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss as those without. This…
What Is Nasal Valve Collapse & How Is It Treated?
The narrowest part of the nasal airway is called the nasal valve. It is located in the lower to middle part of the nose, and its primary function is to limit airflow. Since the nasal valve is already narrow, any extra narrowing can overly restrict airflow or cause a blockage. A nasal valve collapse can…