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Nov
Obesity is one of the paramount causes of obstructive sleep apnea, especially in children. Prolonged sleep apnea can lead to enlarged tonsils which then need to be surgically removed. Research by otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) found that obese children who unde...
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Nov
Cholesteatoma is a growth that occurs in the skin of the middle ear, behind the ear drum. If left untreated, cholesteatoma is a potentially serious condition that can lead to bone erosion, nerve loss, infection in the inner ear and brain, deafness, brain abscess, meningitis, and ...
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Nov
Research suggests that Alzheimer's disease may be linked to a diminished sense of smell and that a simple, inexpensive smell test may help doctors to know who should receive extra screening for dementia One study conducted at the University of Florida asked 90 people to sme...
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Nov
Last year in early July, a young man came in because he was experiencing ringing in the ears and a feeling like his ears were stuffed with cotton. He mentioned that for Independence Day he spent several hours setting off celebratory fireworks. Tests indic...
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Nov
Swallowing issues may result in a build-up of mucus or other liquids in the back of the throat. The build-up may result in a sensation like post-nasal drip, even when the affected person isn't suffering from allergies, cold, or flu. If the muscles and nerves in th...
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Nov
Believe it or not, glands in your nose and throat naturally produce 1-2 quarts of mucus daily. That mucus helps to humidify the air you breath, fight infection, moisten and clean nasal membranes, and rid your airway of foreign particles that you inhale. You typically swallow norm...
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Nov
When you think of happiness, you probably think of a person smiling or laughing. Recent research has shown that there may be other more subtle cues that humans pick up on others' happiness, thorough scent. A study published in the journal Psychological Science by ...
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Nov
Our bodies naturally slow down as we get older. Hearing, especially, is one of the things that becomes less sharp. Just because a person is aging, however, doesn't mean his or her mind shouldn’t be active. Here are a few ideas for hobbies that will help to keep the mi...
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Nov
Although more research is necessary before your doctor is likely to prescribe these beneficial bacteria to treat your hay fever, probiotics may be a viable way to reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies. The theory is that living in a super clean environment has resulted i...
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Nov
It might be strange to think that eating the right foods may help your ears, but certain vitamins and minerals may help to prevent hearing loss, or at least delay it. The healthy-diet foods on this list should be paired with plenty of mental activities and physical...
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Nov
Seasonal allergies may be worse this year in some areas. For those who suffer from severe allergies, nasal steroids may relieve symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip. Allergies cause the body to produce histamines and other chemica...
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Nov
The surest sign of eye allergies is red, swollen, teary eyes. A cold compress will help them to feel better temporarily, but for long-term relief it's necessary to understand what triggers the symptoms and treat it directly. Eye allergies may occur alone or in conjunction w...
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