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Dec

Hurricanes Can Wreak Havoc on Your Sinuses

Storms affect atmospheric pressure (also called barometric pressure), which is the pressure of the air in the earth's atmosphere. Hurricanes and other strong storms can cause massive dips in this pressure. When the pressure in the earth’s atmosphere drops suddenly an...

Dec

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...

Dec

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 ...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

What is 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...

Dec

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 ...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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 “...

Dec

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...

Dec

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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