How to Clear a Stuffy Nose We’ve all had a stuffy nose before, and we’ve all been annoyed by others who have had one. They make your nose drip, they make your voice sound like someone else. And then when you try to blow your nose, nothing wants to come out. Despite the common belief …
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How to Stop Your Child’s Nosebleed
How to Stop Your Child’s Nosebleed Nosebleeds are rarely a cause for serious concern, but they do arise often in children under ten years old. Therefore, knowing how best to stop a nosebleed is important. Often the most difficult part in stopping a nosebleed is calming your child down and cleaning up the mess. Read …
Eight Things About Post-Nasal Drip You Didn’t Know
Eight Things About Post-Nasal Drip You Didn’t Know You may have suffered or are suffering currently from post-nasal drip, but you didn’t even know it. What a is post-nasal drip? What are the symptoms and what causes post-nasal drip? How is it treated and should I see a doctor? Read on to learn eight important …
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Understanding Your Loss of Smell
Understanding Your Loss of Smell When a person loses their sense of smell, a condition known as anosmia arises. If you lose your sense of smell, it can be anything from a nuisance, to not being able to taste foods as well as you used to, or it can be dangerous if you’re not able …
What Does A Pediatric ENT Do?
What Does A Pediatric ENT Do? If your child suffers from conditions or problems related to their ears, nose, or throat, a Pediatric ENT may be the medical professional you want to have on speed dial. Pediatric ENT’s can treat a variety of issues such as chronic infections, breathing issues, snoring, sore throats, and hearing …
What Causes Nasal Congestion?
Symptoms of Nasal Congestion Nasal congestion is the medical term for what is commonly referred to as a stuffy nose. Stuffy noses are usually a symptom of some other condition that’s causing it. Symptoms of nasal congestion symptoms include: Stuffy nose Accumulation of mucus Nasal tissue becoming swollen Pain in the sinus area Specific Causes …
Anxiety: Breathing Problems and Exercise
Anxiety: Breathing Problems and Exercise Almost everyone will experience some form of anxiety at some point in their life. However, some people are affected by an anxiety disorder that causes them to have frequent and severe anxiety attacks. These anxiety attacks generally lead to worrying or fear about normal everyday situations. Different types of anxiety …
Four Effective Treatments for Children’s Allergies
Four Effective Treatments for Children’s Allergies Allergies, including those that affect children, can vary in severity, time of year, and what part of the body is affected. Before you begin considering treatment methods, it’s important to first identify that your child is actually affected by allergies, and not something like a common cold. What are …
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Why Do Allergies Cause Nosebleeds?
Allergies And Nosebleeds So, you have seasonal allergies, which are a pain in the neck to begin with. But now you’re getting frequent nosebleeds too? This may have you saying, “What the heck body? Get it together!” The good news is that nosebleeds are rarely a severe medical issue. But why do nosebleeds accompany our …
Allergy Testing
What is Allergy Testing and Why is it Used? When your body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, such as pollen or an insect bite, it’s called an allergic reaction, which can be harmful or even deadly. Whenever the specific environmental cause to your allergic reaction is unknown, an allergy specialist can perform …