How Can Your ENT Health Affect Your Sleep?
Sleep is essential to your health and well-being, yet many people struggle to get their full eight hours. One often overlooked obstacle to a good night’s rest is your ENT health. Let’s take a look at the connection between ENT issues and poor sleep and give you a few tips on how to get to…
What to Know About Pediatric Breathing Disorders
Breathing disorders in children can be concerning for parents and caregivers. Understanding common pediatric breathing disorders and their treatments can help in managing these conditions effectively and knowing when to seek medical advice. Common Pediatric Breathing Disorders Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in…
What to Know About Pregnancy Rhinitis
Pregnancy brings about profound changes in a woman’s body, and amidst the well-known symptoms like morning sickness and fatigue, there exists a lesser-known condition known as pregnancy rhinitis. This discomforting issue can disrupt daily life, but understanding its nature is key to effective management. What is Pregnancy Rhinitis? Pregnancy rhinitis refers to inflammation and swelling…
Chronic Coughing: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Everyone coughs from time to time. Whether you have something stuck in your throat or you’re just getting over a cold, a short-term cough can be an annoying but easily ignored symptom. However, when coughing persists for longer than eight weeks, it may be time to see an ENT provider. Symptoms of Chronic Cough Chronic…
Enjoy Summer Safely: Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy endless days of swimming. Wherever you choose to soak up the sun and enjoy the water, it’s important to be aware of swimmer’s ear and the steps you can take to protect against it. What Causes Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear, medically known as otitis externa, is an infection…
Can This Tongue-Tickling Device Help Relieve Tinnitus?
Can This Tongue-Tickling Device Help Relieve Tinnitus? Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears with no external sound source, can be tricky to manage. Many of the 25 million U.S. adults with tinnitus use multiple strategies to help control it, such as mindfulness therapy and hearing aids, but now there’s a new option for…
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies? In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment for seasonal allergies. But don’t stock up on jars of the sweet stuff just yet—the effectiveness of honey as part of an allergy management strategy is unclear. How Honey May…
Are People Born With Good Balance?
Are People Born With Good Balance? Balance isn’t an inherent trait—think of a baby’s first steps. Instead, balance is a skill you develop over time that relies on three distinct body systems working in harmony. Three Systems That Govern Balance Based on information from all three systems, the central nervous system sends signals to the…
How To Prevent Sinus Issues During Summer Travel
It’s time for sunny days in Blue Bell Park, refreshing popsicles and your summer vacations. While hopping on a plane for your favorite warm vacation is a great way to spend your summer, for many travelers, plane rides can come with an unwelcome companion: sinus infections. If you’ve ever found yourself battling a sinus infection…
Is Earwax Contributing to Your Tinnitus?
Earwax blockages affect approximately 10% of children and 5% of adults. While earwax blockages are most frequently associated with ear pain or fullness, one less-discussed symptom of the condition is tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? An estimated 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, characterized by hearing noises like ringing or buzzing that cannot be attributed to an…