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End the Guesswork With Advanced Allergy Testing
Allergy symptoms occur when the immune system reacts to an allergic substance, also known as an allergen, entering the body. The immune system produces specific antibodies to recognize allergens if they reenter the body. This recognition triggers a series of reactions, including tissue destruction, blood vessel dilation, and the production of inflammatory substances like histamine. […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Have My Tonsils Removed?
Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) is a normal thing that many people end up deciding to do. There are many reasons for getting a tonsillectomy, some of these reasons include repeated instances of acute tonsillitis, tonsillitis that does not respond well to medications that are prescribed by your doctor, adenoiditis that continues to come back, tonsil stones, or […]
Read MoreHearing Aids: How They Work & Who May Need Them
Hearing aids are a beneficial and useful device that allows individuals who are experiencing loss to be able to hear again or improve hearing. While losing your hearing can be a scary prospect, hearing aids work to eliminate this issue or at the very least, reduce it. Here is everything you need to know about hearing […]
Read MoreDifference Between Sensorineural Vs. Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is something that will affect everyone to some degree throughout our life. Perhaps it’s after one too many concerts or just progressive hearing loss from age. Either way, you may not have known there are two primary types of hearing loss that can affect your hearing. So let’s explore the difference between sensorineural […]
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Are Spring Allergies Keeping You Indoors?
Do your spring allergies have you hiding indoors instead of enjoying your favorite outside activities? Have you tried working in your garden only to pay the price of sneezing and itching for the rest of the day? Spring allergies may have you dreading this time of year, but there are some things you can do about […]
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How Do CPAP Machines Work?
If you have trouble sleeping, you may wonder if this is serious enough to see your doctor about – and then you may wonder if he or she will recommend a CPAP machine. Read on for more information about what CPAP machines are, how they work, and how they may be able to help you finally […]
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Is It Time for Nasal Surgery?
Have you tried just about everything for your sinus problems? Surgery may be the answer to help you finally find some relief. Read on for some signs that surgery may be the solution for you. How Can Nasal Surgery Help? Surgery is typically the last-resort solution after more conservative treatments have failed, such as saline rinses for […]
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Why Are My Sinus Headaches Worse in the Winter?
Do you often have sinus headaches? Have you noticed that they seem to get even worse during the winter months? For some of us, it is an unpleasant (and annoying) fact. Read on to find out why you may be suffering with headaches even more when the weather is cold. What Causes Sinus Headaches? Sinus headaches […]
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Does Your Child Need an Adenoidectomy?
Is your child always feeling sick? Does he or she have frequent sore throats, ear infections, and difficulty sleeping? These symptoms can be caused by a number of things, but one possibility is that it is a problem with the adenoids. Read on for more information on what the adenoids are, how they can cause problems […]
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What Could Be Causing Your Allergies Each December?
Your allergies seem to come on strong every December, and then they mysteriously get better in January. It is annoying and can make the holiday season torture, but what could you be allergic to when there is very little pollen floating around in the winter? What is causing those holiday allergies? Have you considered that you might […]
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