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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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Ear piercings are common today for both men and women and can be performed on children as who are only a few months old. There's no medical reason not to get your ears or those of your children pierced, but there are some considerations because it’s very important to ...
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Oct
Hearing aids are delicate technological instruments and properly caring for your hearing aid can prolong its life and ensure proper function. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, but here are some general tips for cleaning and caring for your hearing aid. Remov...
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Everyone experiences occasional halitosis, or, bad breath. But when you find that more often than not opening your mouth is cause for concern, it may be time to change your habits. Here are a few common causes of bad breath and what you can do to alleviate it. Dehydration: Whe...
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Oct
Whether in the laid-back Florida Keys, the pristine beaches of Hawaii, or the chilly kelp forests of Northern California, scuba diving is a favorite summertime activity. Between the sun, salt water, and changes in pressure, though, scuba can spell bad news for your ears, nose, an...
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Oct
Whether it's an ear infection, sore throat, or allergies, your child may eventually need to see an ENT. Children may be anxious or frightened by a new doctor, but being aware of what their first visit will be like will help assuage fears. The nurse or doctor will take you c...
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Oct
Summer break is a popular time to schedule tonsillectomies so kids don't miss out on valuable classroom time. A tonsillectomy is necessary when antibiotics don’t take care of chronic tonsil infections. Many children end up having tonsillectomies and while it’s a...
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Oct
Summer is here! And kids especially want to spend their time off school outside in the sunshine. Protect the delicate skin on their faces, heads, and necks from the rays with a few simple precautions — then get out and enjoy the warmth! It can be tough to get kids to cover ...
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Oct
Summertime often means traveling. Blocked, painful ears can quickly put a damper on your travel plans, though. During an airplane's ascent and decent, pressure can build up. You’re looking to equalize the pressure on your middle-ear by “popping” your ears...
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Oct
A 2011 study published in the Archives of Dermatology by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that young adults who took oral antibiotics for acne were more than three times more likely to experience sore throats than people who were not on antibiotics. People who ...
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Oct
Some people rely on nasal irrigation to help clear nasal passages and sinuses and ease congestion pressure. Neti pots use water and gravity to flush excess mucus, irritants, and foreign contaminates from the nose and sinus cavity. There are pros and cons to this practice, though...
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Oct
A study published by Finnish company Cochrane Summaries in November of 2011 suggests that chewing gum sweetened with xylitol may help to prevent middle ear infections in children. By the age of three, approximately 83% of children have experienced at least one middle ear infectio...
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