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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...
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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...
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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 “...
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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...
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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...
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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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June is Mysathenia Gravis Awareness Month
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease affecting the nerve-muscle interface. The disease is more common in women (2:1). It typically presents between the ages of 30 and 40 in females and between the ages of 60 and 70 in males. No known risk factors exist. The typical symptom...
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Alzheimer’s & Hearing Loss: How Are They Related?
June is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Each year, people across the country join together to spread awareness about this degenerative brain disease that influences memory and other cognitive abilities. What you might not know is Alzheimer’s is connected to som...
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The Effects of Scleroderma on Voice and Swallowing
Scleroderma a is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. This fibrosis affects a range of organs including the mouth, vocal cords and larynx. When these areas are affected, a number of communication and swallowing difficulties can occ...
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June is Cancer From the Sun Awareness Month
Summer is upon us, so that means spending lots of time in the sun. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and luckily, it's also one of the most preventable. Protect yourself from the sun this summer to help keep your skin safe. Skin cancer is often treated...
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May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
Huntington's disease (HD) is a brain disorder in which there is progressive neurodegeneration leading to motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms. Problems may develop in the following three areas: motor control (movement); cognition (thinking); and behavior often causin...
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Nov
Cross-Reaction Allergies (Oral Allergy Syndrome)
For a large portion of seasonal allergy sufferers, environmental allergens may only be the beginning of their problems. Up to 10% of these people will also suffer from what is known as oral allergy syndrome, a less-severe type of food allergy. Oral allergy syndrome is directly ...
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