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Oct
Woman performing the Valsalva maneuver In our last blog post, we talked about why your ears may hurt during flights or while scuba diving. If you've ever experienced this issue, you may be wondering how to aid or prevent the pain. You’re most likely to experience inte...
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Ear pain during flight or while scuba diving is a result of a blocked eustachian tube and/or a rapid change of pressure in the air or water around you. Eustachian tubes are thin canals that run between the middle ear and the back of your mouth. Air constantly moves through the tu...
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You probably don't think much about your salivary glands. Perhaps you’ve never thought about them at all. They’re a small part of your otolaryngological (ear, nose, and throat) system, but they make a big difference when it comes to keeping your mouth and throat...
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Hunting is a popular past time for many Floridians. At times, it's an opportunity for peaceful solitude. It can rapidly escalate into an adrenaline-fueled chase, though. During the chase, it can be difficult to remember to wear ear protection. A single gunshot can reach 140...
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Lymph nodes are part of the body's immune system. They’re located in the neck, armpits, and groin. Lymph nodes filter out bacteria and viruses and capture them so that white blood cells can destroy them. When the body is fighting an infection, lymph nodes may swell. B...
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Your newborn baby should have his or her hearing screened at birth or within the first 4 weeks of life. If hearing loss is confirmed, there are options that might help your child, such as cochlear implants, that should be considered before he or she is six months old. If you chil...
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As many as 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis. Symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, sinus pressure, headache, and postnasal drip. Traditionally, treatment for sinusitis was limited to medicines such as decongestants, antibiotics, and antihistamines...
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Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, can affect children and adults alike. It's the most common allergic condition. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to any number of pollen-producing grasses, such as ragweed, grass, trees, weeds, or hay. Despite it’s common na...
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Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, wooshing, or pulsing in one or both ears. It can range in loudness and tenor and is generally described as annoying although some people find it unbearable. In the general population, tinnitus affects as many as 20% of people. Many people expe...
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Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a chemical substance that some people can taste and others can't. The ratio of tasters to non-tasters varies by ethnic and racial group around the world, but generally, around 25% of people can’t taste PTC, 50% of people taste it somewhat...
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Hearing loss doesn't have to slow you down this summer, especially when it comes to enjoying cinema blockbusters. Many movie theaters have accessibility options that can help ensure that you hear the movie loud and clear. If you have a hearing aid, you have even more option...
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Oct
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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