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…
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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…
What Can An Allergist Treat?
If you suffer with allergies, you are not alone. More than 50 million people in the United States suffer with allergies every year. If you are finding your symptoms becoming increasingly troublesome, it may be time to seek the expertise of an allergist. What Is An Allergist? An allergist is a medically trained physician who…
Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems throughout the world. It causes communication issues and can make the patient feel like they cannot participate in normal social events. In order to avoid things that could cause or exacerbate hearing loss, it is essential to understand some of the most common causes behind…
