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What Is Dysphagia and How Can You Manage It?
Difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, can be a hindrance to enjoying simple pleasures like savoring your favorite latte from Spill the Beans. While occasional difficulty swallowing is common, persistent swallowing issues may require treatment from…
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How Can I Prevent Recurrent Sinusitis?
There are up to 73 million restricted-activity days related to sinusitis every year, making it one of the most common reasons for clinical visits in the United States. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissues…
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What To Expect From An Adenoidectomy
An adenoidectomy is a surgery to remove the adenoids or the patch of tissue in the back of the throat behind the nose. The surgery is common among children, is relatively safe and typically leads…
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What To Do If Your Child Gets Something Stuck Up Their Nose
Nasal foreign object obstructions, or items stuck up a child’s nose, are a common problem among children between the ages of two and five. Depending on the item your child stuck up their nose, you…
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Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do I Have?
Colds and allergies share similar symptoms; it’s hard to know which is which when experiencing those symptoms. Colds are contagious, and allergies are not, so it’s essential to understand the differences so as not to…
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Tips to Enjoy Holiday Dinners With Hearing Loss
Holiday dinners are full of great food, time with your loved ones and lots of laughter. However, for those with hearing loss, they may also present some unique challenges. Approximately one in eight people in…
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Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
If you are one of the 25.7% of adults in the United States who deal with seasonal allergies, you probably have symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can…
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Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure
The sinuses are mucus-lined pockets located behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. They are connected to your nasal passages and produce mucus that humidifies the air you breathe and traps bacteria and other foreign particles.…
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Can GERD Affect Your Sleep?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acids rise to the esophagus, also known as acid reflux. While many people occasionally experience acid reflux, GERD is more chronic. Over time, GERD can damage the esophagus,…
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How to Prevent Mold Allergies
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience an allergic reaction every year. Allergic reactions occur when your body encounters a substance (allergen) it deems harmful and releases histamine. The release of histamine causes…