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Oct
A stroke occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. As a result of either of those occurrences, the area in the brain around the blockage or hemorrhage can't function. A stroke is a medical emergency and should be c...
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Oct
Swollen, cracked lips, a rough tongue, and an itchy throat all point to dry mouth. A dry mouth and throat can be a side effect of some medications, such as prescriptions for high blood pressure, as well as over-the-counter medications for allergies and colds. Certain long-term me...
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Oct
A new study published in the September 12th online edition of JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery suggests that oral cavities may help to prevent some types of head and neck cancer. Cavities are caused by an excess of lactic acid, which decays the t...
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Oct
There are several reasons a person may lose his or her voice. Loss of voice, or aphonia, is usually due to an issue with the larynx, or voice box. The voice box includes the vocal cords and epiglottis. Vocal loss may be partial, where you voice sounds hoarse, or nearly complete...
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Oct
We sneeze to expel germs and other foreign particles that enter our nose. When the tiny hairlike cilia sense these foreign particles, they work to expel the irritants as quickly as possible. Irritants can be anywhere. The most common culprits are pollen, pet dander, ragweed, and...
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Oct
Whopping cough, or pertussis, is a very severe cough that can last for months. It's caused by bacteria that infects the pharynx, the area where the nasal passages meets the throat. The bacteria bothers the throat, which causes the coughing. With whopping cough, it’s p...
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Oct
Dizziness can be described as feeling unsteady or lightheaded. It frequently is followed directly by nausea or headache. There are several factors that can cause dizziness, including some medications, injury, infection, allergies, poor circulation, motion sickness, and neurologic...
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Oct
Ear infections are a common childhood experience for most people. In fact, out of every three colds a child gets, she is likely to have an accompanying ear infection as many as two of those times. Broadly, the ear is broken up into three sections: outer, middle, and inner...
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Oct
Last week, we explored some of the most common causes of choking in children. Today we continue and look into how to prevent children from choking. The American Academy of Otolaryngology reports that foods with the highest risk of choking include: peanuts, seeds, hard candy, whol...
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Oct
Choking remains a leading cause of injury and mortality amongst children up to 5 years of age. In this two-part series, we'll first examine some of the most common causes of choking in children and then explore some ways to reduce the risk of choking. 60% of non-fatal choki...
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