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A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screenings Might Also Detect Autism
Universal newborn hearing screenings test millions of infants for hearing loss every year. In the near future, they may be able to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ADS) as well. What is an Auditory Brainstem…
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Is Your Headache from Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a phenomenon that occurs when your stomach contents flow back up into your esophagus. If your acid reflux is severe or chronic, a physician may diagnose you…
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How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages are the openings in your nose that extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat. They’re the reason you can breathe through your nose. For people with narrow nasal passageways,…
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If You Lost Your Sense of Smell Smell Due to COVID-19, This May Be Why
If you experienced loss of smell and taste while infected with COVID-19, you’re not alone, as this is one of the telltale symptoms of the infection. However, some COVID long-haulers are experiencing this symptom long…
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5 Tips to Get Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health…
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The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss
In addition to cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cigarettes is linked to hearing loss. Smoking doesn’t just put yourself at risk, but also those around you.…
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Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
Do you have trouble breathing through your nose when running at the Spartanburg High School track? If so, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty. Also known as a nose job, nose reshaping and nasal surgery,…
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Holding in That Next Sneeze
The urge to hold in a sneeze when out in public is a common one, especially in the age of COVID-19. Whether at work or browsing through arrangements at Ira’s Flowers you want to be…
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Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. It affects millions of Americans and many people are unaware they have it. Sleep apnea can lead to more serious…
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Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
If you’re experiencing dizziness, you may be wondering what the underlying cause is. There are many possible causes of this symptom, and getting to the bottom of what is causing it for you is key…
