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Nov
Vocal Changes and the Menstrual Cycle
Some women experience changes to their vocal cords throughout their menstrual cycle, a change brought on by changing hormones. This is especially interesting for female singers, whose livelihood may rely on consistently producing high-quality sounds vocally. A study with 17 femal...
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Nov
Ear Skin Tags and Children
It's relatively common for children to be born with extra pieces of skin, or ear tags, around the front of the ear. Infant skin tags are different from adult skin tags because they may not just be skin. Infant skin tags can contain fat and cartilage. Infant skin tags may oc...
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Nov
Does Airborne Work?
Summer is nearly upon us! Between vacations, attending weddings, and visiting family and friends, you may be traveling a lot. Airplanes have revolutionized the way we travel, but they can be very troublesome if you're suffering from a sinus infection or cold. While it wasn&...
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Nov
Ear Tubes and Children
Every year more than 500,000 children in the U. S. have surgery to insert ear tubes. It's the most common childhood surgery that’s performed using anesthesia. There are two main reasons children need ear tubes: Recurring ear infections of the middle ear Fluid in t...
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Nov
Breastfeeding Positions and Tips
It's not uncommon for new mothers to have some difficulty breastfeeding. Learning how to position baby’s head, mouth, throat, and body may feel awkward at first for new mothers and it can be difficult to know whether baby is getting enough nutrition. Breastfeeding is ...
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Nov
Treat Hearing Loss for Better Relationships
Social interactions are a part of everyday life. Work, simple errands, religious services, sporting events, home life and outings with family and friends, these are things that fill our days and help us to feel fulfilled. Hearing loss can make interpersonal interactions such as t...
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Nov
Heart and Ear Health Go Together
You've probably never thought about your heart’s affect on your hearing, but there’s plenty of research that shows that your cardiovascular system can impact your ear health. In other words, the stronger your heart, the better your ears can do their jobs. How ar...
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Nov
Thin or Thick? Post-Nasal Drip
Glands in the throat and nose naturally produce secretions. One to two quarts per day of mucus are typically produced daily, working to moisten and clean the nasal membranes, clear out infection and foreign matter, and humidify inhaled air. Sometimes normal secretions are too thi...
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Nov
At-Home Remedies for Sore Throats
Spring is a little more than a month away, but pollen counts are already high in sunny Central Florida. If you're experience a somewhat scratchy or sore throat, here are a few solutions you can try at home. If the sore throat is severe, stops you from eating or drinking nor...
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Nov
Common Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo and dizziness can be a very disturbing feeling. You may feel like the world is spinning or tilting, experience nausea, headache, shortness of breath, racing heart, and/or sweating. The dizziness may come and go, lasting for seconds, hours, or even days. The most common ca...
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Nov
1+ Billion Young People at Risk for Hearing Loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released information about studies conducted with children and adolescents that have some troubling implications. The studies that WHO analyzed included people 12-35 years old living in middle and high-income countries. Nearly half of those...
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Nov
Exercise Regularly for ENT Health
Many people like to make New Year's resolutions. Perhaps you did this year, too. Top New Year’s Resolutions (by search volume) this year were getting healthy, getting organized, and living life to its fullest. One vital step for getting healthy is regular exercise. Th...
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