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Jun
There are three main substance categories that life-threatening allergens fall into: food, insects, and medications. Exposure to one of these allergens can cause immediate anaphylaxis, which can include symptoms like throat swelling, rash or hives, dizziness, and d...
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Jun
Many people know, but its important to remember, that your skin is your largest organ. Other organs, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, are protected from harsh elements like UV rays. Your skin, however, requires steps to keep in healthy and safe from the elements. According ...
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Jun
Changes in the voice that cause it to sound breathy, strained, or raspy can be more than a little inconvenient, especially if you have a high-profile job. Vocal hoarseness is caused by changes to the vocal folds of the larynx (also called the voice box). When breathing, the vocal...
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Jun
When you think about allergies, you probably think first of outdoor allergies like pollen, grass, and ragweed. Indoor allergies can also cause discomfort, especially in spaces where you spend a lot of time but don't necessarily have control over the cleanliness level, like ...
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Jun
Identifying when a very young child has a middle ear infection can be difficult, especially for first-time parents. There are several myths floating around about how to identify when an infant has an ear infection. A study conducted by Laine et al. published in Pediatrics (v...
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Jun
Children, especially teenagers, often play games of chance in order to impress one another and to achieve various physical sensations. Some games can be deadly, though, especially when they have to do with the throat. Parents and guardians oftentimes don't even kn...
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Jun
If you snore, you're not the only one. Some estimates indicate that up to 45% of people snore at least occasionally. To be honest, snoring is serious business. Not only does it stop you from getting a good night’s sleep, it can disrupt anyone else who’s trying t...
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Jun
Mom always told you to eat your veggies. But while cauliflower ear may look a little like that little white tree kids leave untouched on their plates, it is actually indicative of a potentially serious medical condition. So called cauliflower ear is caus...
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Jun
While every city is home to at least some flowers, weeds, grasses, and flowering trees that may give you watery eyes, a scratchy throat, and tickled nose, some cities are worse than others for springtime allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA...
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Jun
Bell's Palsy is a form of paralysis or weakness that typically affects one side of the face. Paralysis can be caused by a number of conditions including stroke, tumor, and Lyme disease. Bell’s Palsy is facial paralysis that isn’t caused by any of those condition...
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Jun
Rhinitis is when the inside of the nose becomes inflamed and swollen, causing cold-like symptoms including runny and stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, and sinus pressure. There are two kinds of rhinitis, allergic and non-allergic. Just like it sounds, allergic rhinitis ...
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Jun
The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint just below the ear, between the lower jaw bone (mandible) and the side of the skull (temporal bone). It's a small joint and while it doesn’t receive as much attention as the knee or the shoulder, it’s vital to ever...
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