Exploding Heads – Don’t Hold the Sneeze Sneezing is a mechanism you use to clear your nose. When foreign particles like pollen, dust, or smoke enter your nose, they may interact with your nasal passage. If this happens, an electric signal gets sent to your brain to inform it that it’s time for a sneeze. …
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Do I Have a Cold or Allergies?
Do I Have a Cold or Allergies? While a cold and allergies share the same symptoms, they are very different conditions that come with different treatments. So, how do you know whether you have a cold or allergies? Keep reading to find out. Allergies vs Cold Allergies are the result of your immune system mistaking …
Clogged Ears? The Nose Knows
Clogged Ears? Have you ever experienced clogged ears? If so, you likely know that the uncomfortable symptoms like ear pain, dizziness, and muffled hearing they often bring. So, what exactly causes clogged ears? While the exact cause of clogged ears varies from person to person, this condition is often the result of eustachian tube dysfunction. …
Chronic Snoring and Causes
What is Chronic Snoring? Loud breathing during sleep that sounds unpleasant is known as snoring. If you snore during most nights, even when you’re feeling good and aren’t facing any allergy symptoms, you are likely experiencing chronic snoring. Believe it or not, chronic snoring is a common condition that affects about 45% of adult men …
Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in the body. While cystic fibrosis requires daily attention, individuals living with it are usually able to go to school, work, and enjoy a high quality of life. Although there is no cure for …
Olfactory Training: An at Home Remedy
Olfactory Training: An at Home Remedy Most people don’t think about their sense of smell until they are presented with a flower or a new bottle of perfume. While our sense of smell may not seem very important, it’s what attracts us to others, allows us to wake up during a fire, and prevents …
9 Non-Surgical Options for Tonsillitis Relief
9 Non-Surgical Options for Tonsillitis Relief Tonsillitis, which is the medical term for inflammation accompanied by red appearance and painful swelling of the tonsils, can be caused by either viral or bacterial infection. The swelling that comes tonsillitis (the medical term is tonsillar hypertrophy) can cause such symptoms as obstructed breathing, abnormal nasal and …
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Adenoids: What Are They?
Adenoids: What Are They? Adenoids (also known as the pharyngeal tonsils) are located behind the uvula, the soft palate that dangles in the back of the throat, and near where the nasal passages enter. Like the tonsils, adenoids are part of the immune system. Both help to alert your body’s natural defenses to the …
What is an Adenoidectomy?
What is an Adenoidectomy? An adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the adenoids. Adenoidectomies are performed for many reasons, most commonly because the adenoids become swollen or enlarged due to infection or allergies. Removing adenoids can also help curtail recurrent ear infections. Adenoid operations are a relatively quick procedure typically performed by an …
Saline Irrigation
Saline Irrigation A common condition which occurs when patients experience inflammation in the nose and paranasal sinuses for at least 12 weeks is known as chronic rhinosinusitis. Those with chronic rhinosinusitis may face a blocked nose, discharge from the nose, pain or pressure in the face, and a reduced sense of smell. They may also …