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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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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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Why Is My Nose Always Stuffy?
A stuffy nose is rarely cause for serious alarm, even in the age of COVID-19. While congestion is, indeed, a symptom of the novel coronavirus, you likely only need to be tested if you experience…
