Ear Infections: An Overview
Posted on February 21, 2019
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. Is it 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 it
What Exactly is Sleep Apnea?
Posted on February 5, 2019
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
Posted on January 19, 2019
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
Posted on January 2, 2019
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?
Posted on December 17, 2018
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 which is produced by sinuses should drain in the nose through small channels. When someone suffers from sinusitis, these channels will be blocked
