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 …
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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 …
The 4 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep
The 4 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep You’re not alone if you’re having difficulty falling asleep. This is a common symptom in today’s fast paced world. We’re either getting emails and thinking about work long after we’ve left the office, stressed about our financial well-being, or worrying about other emotionally draining problems. With these specific …
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A Beginner’s Guide to CPAP Machines
What is a CPAP Machine? CPAP (pronounced SEE-pap) stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is used to treat the symptoms of multiple diseases and conditions that can negatively affect a person’s sleep. CPAP machines work by blowing air down your airways at night to help keep your airways open so that you …
Getting Pierced – KELOIDS
Getting Pierced? Watch Out For Keloids Picture this: You get your ear pierced at highly respected place and adhere to all of the self-care directions you were given. Then, a month later, you notice a bump in the piercing area. The bump may be a symptom of keloids, which are overgrowths of scar tissue that …
Are All Cases of Sinusitis the Same?
Are All Cases of Sinusitis the Same? When your sinuses are healthy, they are filled with air. In the event they experience any inflammation, they can fill with fluid and germs and cause a sinus infection or sinusitis. The most common causes of sinusitis are allergies, airborne chemicals, irritants, and fungal infections. Acute Sinusitis vs. …
Will Surgery Help My Allergies?
Will Surgery Help My Allergies? You may experience allergies if your immune system finds mold, pollen, dust, or another substance known as an allergen to be harmful. The allergen can stimulate the cells in your immune system to release certain chemicals and cause common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itching, headaches, shortness of breath, …