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Is It Time for Allergy Testing? Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Everybody brushes off the occasional sickness. Sometimes your symptoms just don’t feel worth going to the doctor for. But knowing when to take action is crucial to protecting your overall health. Let’s take a look…
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How to Rid Your Home of Pet Dander for a Symptom-Free Space
Pet dander consists of tiny flakes of skin, saliva and urine proteins that become airborne and settle just about everywhere. For someone with allergies, that means itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. While pet…
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How Can a Nasal Valve Collapse Affect Breathing?
The nasal valve is the narrow passageway that filters the air you breathe through your nostrils, running from the middle of your nose to the base. When the nasal valve collapses, it narrows your airway,…
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The Link Between Acid Reflux and Throat Irritation
Acid reflux happens when the muscles at the bottom of your esophagus open at the wrong time, sending stomach acid back into the esophagus. Common symptoms of acid reflux include: While these are the most…
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What To Expect From Septoplasty Recovery
As much as 80% of the general population has septum deviation, a crooked alignment of cartilage and bone dividing the septum. While most deviated septums don’t cause issues, severe deviation can lead to breathing problems,…
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Pediatric Allergy Management: Tips for Parents
It’s hard to see your children suffer from allergies. Seasonal symptoms can disrupt their sleep, affect their mood and make everyday spring activities challenging. As a parent, it’s natural to want to ease their discomfort…
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The Connection Between Allergies and Sleep Apnea
Allergies and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are two common health conditions that can significantly affect daily life. Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to substances like pollen, while OSA involves repeated interruptions in breathing…
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Can Glasses Cause Sinus Pressure?
Wearing glasses should be comfortable, but sometimes, they can add to the discomfort of sinus pressure. For those dealing with a sinus infection or frequent sinus issues, glasses may feel heavier than usual, causing discomfort…
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Why Allergy Season Can Leave You with a Bloody Nose
When allergy season hits, many can expect stuffy noses, sneezing and itchy eyes. But if you also notice traces of blood when you blow your nose or have more productive nosebleeds, you’re not alone. It’s…
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What to Do About Flying and Ear Pain with Infants
Flying with an infant can be challenging, especially when your little one experiences discomfort during takeoff or landing. One common cause of in-flight fussiness is pressure changes in the cabin, which can lead to what’s…