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With the holiday season upon us, millions of people throughout the United States will be traveling to visit loved ones by plane, train, boat, and automobile. Ear health is of greater concern for those traveling by air than other modes of transportation. When the plane ascends and...
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Parabens are a common preservative found in many cosmetics, from makeup and lotions for your face and neck, to shampoo and conditioner to your hair. They act as a preservative because the prevent microbes from growing in the product. Parabens can be absorbed through human skin an...
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Otolaryngologists are doctors who focus on human ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. Their special skills include diagnosing and treating issues of the sinuses, vocal box and cords, pharynx, oral cavity, as well as infectious diseases and cancers of the head and neck. Becoming an...
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Chances are you've had the Influenza virus, or flu, at least once in your lifetime. The fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, head and body aches, chills, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting associated with the flu can put you out of commission for a week or more. While c...
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Cold and flu season is nearly upon us. To miss out on the runny nose, sore throat, cough, headache, aches, and chills, take good care of your sinuses. it's a good idea to get wash your hands frequently, get plenty of rest, and get a flu shot, especially if you’re freq...
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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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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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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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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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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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Jun
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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Jun
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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