If you have allergies, you are not alone: More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Allergy testing is an accurate way to pinpoint the source of the allergen which triggers your reaction, thereby allowing your doctor to treat it effectively. The immune system is designed to fight germs to keep us healthy, but it…
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6 Benefits of Having Hearing Aids
As you get older, you may lose some of your hearing. Sudden or continuous exposure to loud sounds, aging, and genetic disposition to hearing loss all contribute to the condition. Other factors such as infection, head trauma, or certain medications might also reduce your ability to hear. Fortunately, hearing aids can help restore your hearing….
How Is Oral Cancer Diagnosed?
About 3–5% of all cancer diagnoses of Americans are related to head and neck cancer. Oral cancer, the most widespread of all head and neck cancers, involves the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells that damage surrounding tissue in the cheeks, lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, sinuses, and throat. According to the National Institute of…
What is the First Sign of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is often called the invisible condition because of its gradual progression. Unlike other health conditions that cause pain or obvious setbacks (such as loss of vision or osteoporosis), hearing loss is not painful, usually occurs over time, and doesn’t really present any major setbacks outside of inconvenience or embarrassment. In fact, most people…
Hearing Aids Not “One-Size-Fits-All”
When performing and enjoying our daily activities, we rely constantly on our five senses: hearing, sight, taste, smell, and touch. Our sense of hearing involves an intricate process entailing the ears, nerves, and brain. Hearing loss can make conversations and day-to-day activities more challenging for some people. Technological advancements in the field of medicine have…
What Triggers Vertigo Attacks?
People who experience vertigo describe it as a sensation of spinning, or a feeling that your head is spinning. It is more than just feeling dizzy, and it may cause you to lose your balance and fall. The balance issues caused by vertigo can be a significant safety risk. A vertigo attack can last anywhere…
Signs of Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are painless, fleshy growths that can develop when the lining of the nose and/or sinuses is inflamed and swells to form a polyp. If they become too large or if there is a cluster of them, it can lead to nasal congestion, infections, a loss of your sense of smell, and breathing difficulties….
Causes of Tonsillitis
Your tonsils are pads of lymphatic tissue that are located in the back of your throat. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, and it produces a variety of symptoms such as red tonsils, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes under the jaw. While it may affect adults and children alike, tonsillitis is…
Common Signs of Dysphagia
Recent studies show that about 1 in every 25 adults has dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. It’s most frequently seen in older individuals, but the condition can be experienced across all age groups and for many different reasons. This condition is often linked to underlying health conditions, particularly those associated with the brain and nervous system….
What to Expect from a Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinus pain is nothing to sneeze at. When your sinus cavities become inflamed by infection, allergies, or a particulate irritation, it can lead to misery – including headaches, fever, facial swelling, and pain or pressure in the nose, ears, and even your teeth. There are ways to successfully treat and relieve occasional sinus pain. But…
