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Should I Schedule Regular ENT Checkups?
When you think of routine doctor’s appointments, your primary care physician, dentist and eye doctor are probably first to mind. While these visits are essential for your overall health, adding regular checkups with an ENT…
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Should I See a Doctor for a Nosebleed?
Nosebleeds are not uncommon. In fact, one in seven Americans will experience a nosebleed at least once. They are often caused by dry air or climate, injury to the nose or steroid nasal sprays. Nosebleeds…
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Care for Your ENT Health in the New Year
As we settle into January, you may be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. One option is to dedicate more attention and care to your ENT health. There are a variety of ways you can maximize…
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Can I Exercise While Congested?
When you’re feeling congested, you may not feel like exercising, and if you do, you might wonder if you should. Congestion often accompanies colds, allergies or sinus infections and can leave you feeling tired or…
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How to Combat a Dry Nose
A dry nose can be an inconvenient and irritating symptom. Whether the inside of your nose or the skin around it feels dehydrated or sore, a dry nose can lead to uncomfortable issues like bleeding,…
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Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing: How Are They Different?
We often hear advice like “breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth” in yoga classes or while running around Waterfront Park. But how often do you think about your breathing in day-to-day…
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Understanding Postnasal Drip: Remedies and Treatments
That persistent tickle in your throat might be more than just an irritation—it could be postnasal drip, a condition where excess mucus accumulates and drips down the back of your throat. This can lead to…
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The Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty for Chronic Sinusitis Sufferers
Sinusitis is an inflammation in the tissues lining your sinuses. When the inflammation doesn’t go away within 12 weeks, it is considered chronic. Chronic sinusitis may lead to tenderness or pressure around the eyes, forehead…
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What to Know About Pregnancy Rhinitis
Pregnancy is a time of significant change in a woman’s body, and along with the well-known symptoms like morning sickness and fatigue, some women experience a lesser-known condition called pregnancy rhinitis. This condition can be…
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Is my Acid Reflux Causing a Headache?
Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, is a condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort. It is a less severe form of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.…
