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Oct
Ear infections are no fun for anyone, but it can help to ease the anxiety if you know what to expect when you or your child needs to visit the ear, nose, and throat doctor. Here are the five types of test you may be asked to consent to when visiting the office because of an ear i...
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Oct
Everyone catches the occasional cold that makes you voice sound scratchy and wrong. If your job requires you to speak a lot, however, like teaching, customer service, or performing, there are ways you can take care of your voice to help make sure you can bring your A game when it...
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Oct
Medicines derived from natural ingredients may have just as much healing power as over-the-counter medications. Zinc: Zinc may have positive affects against the cold virus by preventing the formation of proteins that the cold virus uses to reproduce. So, while it doesn't...
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Oct
Spring isn't the only time of year allergies can flare up. As the leaves turn golden and fall, as the air turns crisp and cool, new triggers can cause allergy symptoms to appear. How do allergies work? When substances like pollen get into your nose and down your throat they...
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Oct
Sinus pressure occurs when the tissue inside your nose becomes irritated or inflamed due to a variety of reasons including the weather, smoke inhalation, allergies, and the common cold. Colds and allergies especially can cause excess mucus. When the cilia (microscopic hairs) in y...
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Oct
A new school year means after school sports. Extracurriculars not only look great on college applications, they also promote good social development and a healthy, active lifestyle. Participation in sports comes with some risk, though, and it's always best to be prepared fo...
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Oct
Beautiful skin is nourished from both the outside and the inside. Beyond taking proper precautions when you're outside in the sun, eating a healthy diet can help your skin appear at its best. Try these tips to get a healthy glow on your head and neck — no makeup...
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Oct
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, as many as three million children have hearing loss. Oftentimes family members are the first to notice something is amiss with their infant. There are a few signs that your infant may have some hearing loss. If he or she does n...
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Oct
Young children, especially, maybe very prone to nosebleeds and it can be difficult to tell if the nosebleed is serious or not. Some common causes of nosebleeds include Cold or allergies, which can irritate the inside of the nose Low air humidity, especially in the home, whic...
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Oct
The pillar procedure is a minimally invasive surgery where three small “pillars” are implanted into the soft palate on the roof of the mouth. This strengthens the soft palate and can stop snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that results from the relaxation and v...
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