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Are You Blowing Your Nose Correctly?
With cold and flu season upon us, stuffy and runny noses are going to become more common. You may be surprised to learn that there’s a right and a wrong way to blow your nose,…
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The Different Types of Sore Throat
Undoubtedly, you’ve experienced a sore throat before. All sore throats occur due to inflammation in the throat, but there are actually three subtypes of sore throat, and they’re sorted according to which part of the…
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How To Know You’re Dealing with Listening Fatigue
If you’ve been feeling abnormally or overly tired at the end of the day, especially on days when you were socializing a lot or doing a lot of listening, like at lectures or a conference,…
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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…
