24
Oct
Understanding Eye Allergies
The surest sign of eye allergies is red, swollen, teary eyes. A cold compress will help them to feel better temporarily, but for long-term relief it's necessary to understand what triggers the symptoms and treat it directly. Eye allergies may occur alone or in conjunction w...
View More24
Oct
Harsh Winters Mean More Severe Allergy Season?
Wetter autumn and winter months typically translates to a more severe allergy season come spring. When there's a lot of precipitation in the fall and winter, pollen-producing trees can produce more pollen come spring. Warmer weather starts the pollen production earlier, so ...
View More24
Oct
What is Brain Freeze and Why does it Happen?
You've probably experienced it or at least watched someone writhe in pain after eating a cold treat too quickly. Brain freeze, also known as ice cream headache, has been the topic of interest for scientists at Harvard Medical School. They say that their research has shone l...
View More24
Oct
Swimmer’s Ear in Adolescents
As we’ve discussed before, Swimmer’s Ear is very common in children. Children are prone to middle ear infections. Adolescents, however, are more prone to outer ear infections, which can be caused by swimming in polluted lakes or rivers, or even in chlorinated pools. Outer ea...
View More24
Oct
Causes and Treatments for Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are soft, fleshy, non-cancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. The polyps are teardrop-shaped and can be yellow-brown or pink in color. As they develop, the polyps eventually come to look similar to grapes hanging from a stem. It is common to...
View More24
Oct
Interpersonal Etiquette for People with Hearing Loss
It can be difficult to know how best to interact with a person who has hearing loss. Adjusting your behavior so they can understand you is important, but it's also important to consider their feelings, especially if the hearing difficulty is new. Here are some tips to help ...
View More24
Oct
Infant Pacifier may Increase Risk of Ear Infections
Pacifiers can have many benefits, including reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), shorter hospital stays for preterm infants, and a calming effect on the child. Pacifiers may also lead to ear infections in children, several studies suggest. One study conducted at t...
View More24
Oct
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Treatment for Scuba Divers
A hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber delivers oxygen to patients at a concentration and pressure greater than it is normally present in the atmosphere. During treatment, as the pressure increases, the patient must equalize or pop his or her ears frequently. If the patient is unable ...
View More24
Oct
Tips for Adjusting to Life with a Hearing Aid
Many people wear hearing aids. While some people adjust to life with a hearing aid immediately, others take a little time to get used to the new feelings and sounds associated with a hearing aid. When you first put on one or a pair of hearing aids, be ready to hear ambient noises...
View More24
Oct
Croup: The Highly Contageous Childhood Cough
Some diseases seem to target childhood. One such condition is croup, a viral infection of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (wind pipe). The fist signs of croup are similar to that of a respiratory infection: Barking cough Runny nose Troubled breathing Wheezing Trouble...
View More24
Oct
Healthy, Easy New Years Resolutions
Many people see January 1 as the time to make promises to themselves about what they will do in the New Year. The not-so-secret secret is, though, that it’s never too late to make a change. Resolving to completely give up sweets, train for a triathlon, or read a book a week may n...
View More24
Oct
Widespread Flu Closes U.S. Schools across Mid-Atlantic and South
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that flu season is ramping up, with widespread activity in 14 states. School-aged children, especially, are feeling the results across the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. Two school systems in the southern U. S. have decided to start...
View More