It’s Wintertime Shot Season! Maximize Protection From Flu, Covid-19 and RSV With These Helpful Tips
Timing is everything when it comes to getting your shots. To ensure you’ll receive the greatest benefit from each vaccination in prep for another winter virus season, follow our guidelines below on when to receive them. Not sure if you’re eligible? The Covid-19 booster and flu shot are recommended for everyone six months and older,…
What Are Your Ménière’s Disease Symptom Management Options?
Ménière’s disease is an uncommon disease characterized by hearing loss, tinnitus and impactful vertigo. It’s difficult to diagnose due to its symptoms resembling those of other diseases. It progresses slowly and significantly impacts an individual. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, you may be wondering how to manage your…
What are Common Causes of Voice Hoarseness?
Voice hoarseness, or dysphonia, is when your voice sounds hoarse, raspy or strained. It’s very common and likely to occur in one in three people during their life. It’s also rarely a sign of serious illness and can have a multitude of causes. Symptoms of Hoarseness Hoarseness is common among those who use their voice…
What To Know About Otomycosis
Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection affecting the outer ear. Fungal ear infections are less common than bacterial infections, making up 10% of all outer ear infections. If you’ve started to have ear pain after time spent in Victory Park, consider contacting your hearing specialist. Otomycosis Symptoms Otomycosis can affect one or both ears and occurs…
How Can You Relieve Ear Pressure?
Ear pressure is the feeling that your ears are full, stuffy or plugged. Often compared to the sensation of having water in your ears, ear pressure occurs when your Eustachian tubes become blocked. The Eustachian tube is the thin tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose responsible for balancing pressure in…
Poor Air Quality May Increase Your Risk of Chronic Sinusitis
With wildfires making national news, it’s no secret that poor air quality can be detrimental to your health in many ways. Some research has indicated that regular exposure to poor air quality may lead to chronic sinusitis. Chronic Sinusitis Overview Chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a sinus infection that lasts 12 weeks or longer. When…
Three Signs You Should See an ENT
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose and throat. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. Let’s take a look at a few signs that you may be dealing with an ENT issue that requires further treatment. Ear Pain Ear pain can occur in children and adults and come on suddenly or…
Don’t Let Exercise-Induced Asthma Leave You Breathless
Is Exercise-Induced Asthma Taking Your Breath Away? Exercise is supposed to help your body stay healthy and strong. But what if your workouts seem to do the opposite, leaving you coughing, weak and gasping for air? You may have exercise-induced asthma, which affects 10 to 15% of the general population and up to 80 to 90%…
What Is An Upper Respiratory Infection?
An upper respiratory tract infection is a contagious infection that affects your upper respiratory tract, which includes your nose, throat, pharynx, larynx and bronchi. According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Upper respiratory tract infections are accountable for greater than 20 million missed days of school and greater than 20 million days of…
Can ENT Disorders Cause Bad Breath?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common condition that may affect up to one third of the population. Though rarely a sign of a serious health issue, it can be a frustrating condition that can make you feel self-conscious when talking at school, work or meeting new people at Sterling Pig Public House….