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How Can I Test For Food Allergies?
Food allergies are very common and affect around three percent of adults and six to eight percent of children. A food allergy is an immune reaction experienced after eating a certain type of food. In some cases, even a tiny amount of the food can trigger allergic reactions like swollen and blocked airways, hives, or
Ear Infections: An Overview
Ear infections, also known as otitis media, is the inflammation of the middle ear. While it is usually diagnosed in children, it can also affect adults occasionally. Are Ear Infections Serious? Ear infections may actually be more serious than you think. When left untreated, they can cause hearing loss. This can really affect children because
What Exactly is Sleep Apnea?
When your partner is sleeping, do you notice that they snore very loudly or seem to be gasping for air during sleep? Or perhaps you have heard this about yourself. If so, this may be a sign of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during
Understanding Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease is a condition of the inner ear in which the patient experiences vertigo or a specific feeling of dizziness or spinning. The disease can also cause other symptoms including tinnitus or ringing in the ear, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, and hearing loss which comes and goes. Usually, only
A Quick Guide to Sinusitis
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are one of the most common health concerns across the globe today. Many symptoms of the common cold are the same as those of a sinus infection, and it can be easy to mistake one for the other. However, while a cold is caused by a virus, your sinus infection can
What is the Treatment for Sinusitis?
Sinusitis, or a nasal infection, is a common condition that affects the sinuses in the nose. Sinuses are small air-filled cavities found within the nose, forehead, and under the eyes. The mucus that is produced by the sinuses should drain into the nose through small channels. When someone suffers from sinusitis, these channels will be
How to Treat Enlarged Tonsils
Your tonsils are 2 pockets of tissue in the back of the throat. You can see yours with the help of a flashlight, and if you suffer from enlarged tonsils, you can probably see them easier than you’d like. Our tonsils play an important roll in our immune system, fighting off infection. But chronically enlarged
What Causes Snoring?
Snoring is a common concern but can be bothersome to the individual and their loved ones when severe. While most cases of mild snoring are nothing to worry about, chronic snoring could be a sign of an underlying condition that has real consequences in waking life. It is important to determine whether you or a
Do You Need Nasal Airway Reconstruction?
Nasal airway reconstruction is a surgical procedure involving techniques to open up and refine the airway within the nose. Surgery is often the last resort, but can offer significant relief once and for all for those who have difficulty breathing. So how can you tell if you require nasal airway reconstruction? Nasal Injury A nasal
How to Manage Your Fall Allergies
Although most people would associate allergies with the Spring, many people experience allergy symptoms during the weather change and Fall. This is because pollen and mold are commonly released during the Fall, although it might not be as noticeable (unless you’re prone to allergies, of course). With the cold season in full swing as well,
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