Why Are Colds More Common During Winter?
Does it seem like this time of year you and everyone you know are dealing with a sore throat, runny nose or trying to get over a cold? Colds and other viruses do tend to be more common in the winter months. There are a variety of reasons why this is the case. However, new…
COVID Knock Out Your Sense of Smell? Try These Cooking Recipes
COVID Knock Out Your Sense of Smell? Try These Cooking Recipes Having anosmia (loss of sense of smell and taste) due to COVID just plain stinks. The simple pleasure of savoring your favorite meals is missing, leaving you with a bad taste—or rather no taste—in your mouth. Don’t despair, however. You can try at-home remedies…
What Is a Deviated Septum & How Is It Treated?
The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off-center, it is said to be deviated. A deviated septum can cause complications, so in some cases, treatment is necessary. We review everything you need to know about a deviated septum below. What Causes a Deviated Septum? A deviated…
What Is Typically Damaged When You Break Your Nose?
The nose has two bones at the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that gives it its shape. When you experience a nasal fracture, it means the bony part of the nose has been broken. Usually, the bridge of the nose is pushed to one side, and sometimes the cartilage is pushed to the…
Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
Do you suffer from dizziness? If so, the culprit behind this symptom may be nasal polyps. We review this connection below. What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that form inside the nasal or sinus passages. They are caused by chronic inflammation, especially in people who experience allergies or frequent sinus infections….
Loss of Smell Related to COVID Easier to Recover for Younger Patients
One of the telltale signs of COVID-19 continues to be a loss of taste and smell. In most cases, this symptom goes away following a full recovery, though it’s more likely to disappear quicker for patients under 40. An ongoing study at Virginia Commonwealth University has found that at least four out of five people…
Smell Disorders
Your sense of smell is important to your quality of life, as it allows you to enjoy the sweet perfume of a flower or the flavor of a homecooked meal. Your sense of smell also alerts you to danger, like spoiled food, a gas leak or smoke from a fire. Unfortunately, there are certain factors…
Reasons You May Have a Bad Smell in the Nose
Encountering a foul smell is unfortunately just a part of life. But if you have a bad smell in your nose that lingers or has no apparent external source, it may be caused by an underlying medical condition. Below are several reasons you may be experiencing a bad smell in the nose. Sinusitis Sinusitis, more…
What’s the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies?
Are you frustrated that your cold just isn’t going away, no matter how many home remedies you try? Well, it might not be a cold at all, but allergies instead. Many people think that allergy season doesn’t begin until well into spring, when trees are in full bloom and pollen is in the air. But…
Why Do We Sneeze?
Sneezing is something everybody in Exton does, but few give it much thought (unless they’re reaching for a Kleenex). The human body is remarkably efficient, and with the possible exception of the appendix, everything has a purpose. There’s a reason you sneeze. Well, many reasons, actually! The Process of Sneezing Sneezing—the medical term is sternulation,…
