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Rhinoplasty and Nasal Breathing

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When you think about a nose job, you probably think about the use of cosmetic surgery to change the way your nose looks for aesthetic reasons. However, rhinoplasty isn’t always a purely cosmetic procedure.  The outer nose is the doorway to your upper respiratory system, the nasal passages, and the sinuses.   The term refers to

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Obstructive vs. Central Sleep Apnea: Key Differences and Treatment Options

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Obstructive vs. Central Sleep Apnea: Key Differences and Treatment Options

One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea. If you have this condition, your breathing is interrupted while you sleep. There are two main types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of the sleep disorder. If

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Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

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Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

A sore throat is a pretty common symptom of a variety of conditions. Allergies, dry air, and even pollution can all cause your throat to become scratchy, irritated, and raw. How do you know if your sore throat is something serious? Is your sore throat caused by a common cold, or could it be strep

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Allergy Shots

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Allergies affect everyone differently. However, they can be more severe in some people more than others. When not treated, allergies may make life absolutely miserable. Thankfully, there are ways to significantly reduce the effects of allergies with allergy injections. Allergy injections are a form of immunotherapy, which is designed to alter the way your body

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Allergy Drops

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Allergy Drops

Do you suffer from environmental allergies? About 40% of individuals have some sort of allergy, but some develop more severe reactions than others. Allergies occur when your body reacts to environment. Your body’s immune system responds to the allergen with a running nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Since these allergy symptoms can be frustrating and

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