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The Connection Between Your Jaw and Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a relatively common phenomenon, affecting 50 million Americans. It’s characterized by the perception of a phantom sound, such as ringing, humming or buzzing, in the ear with no external source. Tinnitus can be…
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What to Know About Sinus Infections During Allergy Season
We’re not out of the weeds yet for allergy season: ragweed begins flowering in August. If your allergies trigger strong sinus issues—such as an itchy, runny nose and lots of sneezing—you may be at risk…
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Signs Your Sinus Infection Is Chronic
A sinus infection occurs when the sinuses—the spaces inside the nose and head—become blocked and can’t drain mucus. This results in a stuffy nose, facial pressure, headaches, postnasal drip and fever. Also known as sinusitis,…
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Understanding Decibel Measurements and How They Affect Your Hearing
Three sound measures indicate whether something you hear will damage your hearing. Knowing what they are and when a sound can become dangerous to your health can help you better protect your hearing, no matter…
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How Can I Manage Eye Allergies?
Feeling something like there’s an eyelash in your eye that you just can’t see is a frustrating experience. While eyelashes are a common culprit behind eye irritation, there’s another significant cause: allergies. Eye allergies, or…
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How Could Construction and Urban Growth Impact My Allergies
The steady rise of new neighborhoods, office buildings and road projects may signal progress, but for the 100 million Americans who experience allergy symptoms each year, it can also signal trouble. Construction and urban development…
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What to Know About Adult-Onset Environmental Allergies
Adult-onset allergies are allergies developed to an allergen that the person previously tolerated. They can appear suddenly, even in individuals with no prior history of allergic reactions. Understanding how and why this happens, and how…
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How to Tell the Difference Between Asthma and Allergies
Shortness of breath, coughing and congestion may be symptoms people experience in specific seasons or as a response to environmental irritants, and they may be left wondering if it’s asthma or allergies. While asthma and…
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Managing Allergies During Your Child’s Sports Season
Spring and summer mark the beginning of baseball and softball season, resulting in much time spent outdoors. Nearly 100 million Americans experience allergy symptoms each year, and for kids and parents with seasonal allergies, it…
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Common Regional Plants that May Impact Allergies
Nearly 100 million Americans experience allergy symptoms each year. Certain regional plants can release large amounts of pollen that can trigger environmental allergy symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and fatigue. The more you know…
