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Nov

Extreme Weather Effects on Allergies

Thunderstorms have been linked to worsened allergy and asthma symptoms. Rain can force pollen grains to rupture and split, dispersing even more pollen into the atmosphere. Then high winds spread it around. The very strong winds from a hurricane or a tornado will likely blow poll...

Nov

Tonsils

What Are Tonsils? Your tonsils are gland-like structures in the back of your throat. You have one located in a pocket on each side. Tonsils are made of tissue that contains lymphocytes — cells in your body that prevent and fight infections. It is believed that the tonsils ...

Nov

Tinnitus

What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of hearing sound when no external sound is present. It may present as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or other noise in one or both ears and can vary in pitch, loudness and duration. Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom of...

Nov

Ear Tubes

Ear tubes are tiny, hollow cylinders, usually made of plastic, that are surgically inserted into the eardrum. An ear tube creates an airway that ventilates the middle ear and prevents the accumulation of fluids behind the eardrum. Ear tubes can also be called tympanostomy tubes...

Nov

TMJ

What is a temporomandibular joint disorder? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull, which is located in front of your ear. You have one joint on each side of your mouth. At the jaw joint, muscles, ligaments, and bones work together as a system. When the s...

Nov

8 Tips for Saving Your Teacher Voice

1. Stay healthyThe quickest route to a fragile, hoarse voice is through a cold, so those sickness-avoiding techniques we utilize during cold and flu season are critical for voice preservation year-round. Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth, and wash them as often ...

Nov

Back to School Allergy Preparation

As August quickly approaches, many parents instinctively begin thinking of back-to-school preparation. As if gathering school supplies, school uniforms, new sneakers and backpacks wasn't enough, we’re here to tell you that there may be more! If you have children with...

Nov

Swimmer’s Ear

Swimmer's ear can ruin your summer: Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a...

Nov

Abrasive Mouthwash

Mouthwash: Is the burn good or bad? For many years, your choices in mouthwash were either Scope or Listerine. But as awareness of mouthwash has increased, so have your options; however, Listerine still seems to be the brand most people think about when they hear the word “...

Nov

July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month

Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some are born with congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate, others with more complex, life-threatening craniofacial conditions. Some are burned; other...

Nov

Good intentions to keep ears clean may be risking the ability to hear

The ear is a delicate and intricate area, including the skin of the ear canal and the eardrum. Therefore, special care should be given to this part of the body. Start by discontinuing the use of cotton-tipped applicators and the habit of probing the ears. Cerumen (earwax) is hea...

Nov

Disadvantages of Tongue Brushing

Brushing the tongue when brushing your teeth has been touted as a cure for bad breath caused by bacteria that form on your tongue. This cleaning of the tongue is supposed to both improve bad breath and lessen the risk of infection in periodontal openings while reducing bacterial...

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