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Am I Losing My Sense of Smell?
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Many conditions can temporarily or permanently diminish our sense of smell, including sinus problems, medication side effects, or even nervous system disorders. A loss of one's ability to smell cou... -
Complications of Poorly Treated Allergies
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Untreated or poorly treated allergy symptoms can lead to other illnesses, including sinusitis, ear infections, and growths such as nasal polyps. -
Cancer of the Sinuses and Nasal Passageways
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Cancer develops in the nose or sinus cavities when DNA in the cells of the tissue that lines these cavities mutates and begins to grow at an abnormal rate. While this type of cancer remains rare, e... -
What are Sinuses?
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Friday, March 29, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
The sinuses are hollow recesses, or cavities, in the skull which are lined with a mucous membrane. The sinus cavities are believed to make the skull lighter in weight and contribute to voice resona... -
Managing Throat Pain
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Updated:
Monday, April 01, 2013
There are many causes of throat pain including colds caused by viruses or strep throat, overuse of the vocal cords, smoking, acid reflux or growths. Learn when to worry, and how best to manage your... -
Everything You Need to Know About Sinusitis
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Monday, March 04, 2013
Find out what sinusitis is, how it occurs, the symptoms, ways to diagnose and treat it and virtually anything else related to sinusitis. -
Medications for Sinusitis
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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Monday, March 04, 2013
Everything you need to know about commonly used medications to treat and manage sinusitis. -
Chronic Sinusitis
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Chronic sinusitis is sinusitis that lasts longer than 12 weeks. Most cases of chronic sinusitis involve underlying health issues that need to be treated before chronic sinusitis can truly resolve. -
Causes of Sinusitis: Structural Abnormalities
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses become blocked and are unable to drain. In some cases the blockage is caused by tissue from abnormal growths, injury, or anatomical differences. -
What Causes a Sore Throat?
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
If you have a sore throat, you may be wondering what the culprit is. Understanding important differences in the common illnesses that cause a sore throat may be the key to finding out. -
Causes of Sinusitis: Allergies
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
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Friday, January 04, 2013
Allergies can predispose you to developing sinusitis. Find out how, and what you can do to avoid a sinus infection if you suffer from allergies. -
Causes of Sinusitis: Infections
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
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Friday, January 04, 2013
Infections such as the common cold can lead to sinusitis, find out how this occurs and what you can do to prevent it. -
Causes of Sinusitis: Smoking
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Monday, December 10, 2012
Millions of Americans suffer from sinusitis and smoking can be a cause of this condition, leading to chronic sinusitis, a debilitating condition. -
What Causes a Swollen Uvula?
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Updated:
Friday, November 30, 2012
A swollen uvula is uncommon and can be caused by infections of the throat, including epiglottitis, allergic reactions, and a rare condition called hereditary angioneurotic edema. This article cover... -
Vasomotor Rhinitis
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Vasomotor rhinitis is a condition used to describe symptoms of congestion and runny nose which cannot be explained by allergies or an infection. Vasomotor rhinitis can also be called non-allergic r... -
Sinus Cavity - Definition of Sinus Cavity
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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What Ear, Nose and Throat Problems Can be Caused by Smoking?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
There are several ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders that can be caused by smoking including chronic coughs, sore throats, voice loss and hoarseness and even ear infections. You can also develop ... -
Information for Parents About Ear Tubes
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The surgical placement of ear tubes, called a myringotomy, is generally used as a treatment for chronic ear infections in children. -
What is the Best ENT Treatment
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
ENT treatment can be handled by either a general pracitioner or an otolaryngologist (ENT). Do I need to see an ENT? An ear, nose and throat specialist can help you get up-to-date treatments for all... -
When to Get a Second Opinion
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
There are many reasons to get a second opinion from a physician. This article will explore some of those reasons and also give some suggestions on how to go about getting a second opinion and what ... -
Is it a Lump or a Lymph Node?
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Lumps are common with many ENT disorders and can be terrifying. Often these lumps are actually swollen lymph nodes. Find out disorders that cause lumps in the ear, nose and throat. -
What Is an Adenoidectomy?
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
An adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids. The subject of whether or not adenoids should be removed has been a topic of controversy in the medical community. -
Managing Ear Pain
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors. This article explores different conditions that can cause ear pain and gives information on managing it. -
Diagnosis and Treatment for Fluid in the Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)
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Monday, May 04, 2009
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Fluid in the ear, also called serous otitis media(SOM) or otitis media with effusion (OME), is usually the result of an ear infection, but it can occur under any condition in which the auditory tub... -
Diagnosing and Treating Seasonal Allergies
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Saturday, May 02, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Seasonal Allergies, or hayfever, affect more than 35 million people in the United States. Seasonal Allergies can impact your sleep and wake cycle, your moods, and cognition. Find out how you can tr... -
Foreign Object Nasal Obstruction
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Foreign Object Nasal Obstruction, AKA children stuffing anything from beans to pencils up their nose is pretty common. Children have a natural tendency to put things where they don't belong. Find o... -
How to Manage Peripheral Vertigo
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Vertigo is the sensation of the world spinning around you while you remain still. While there are many reasons for vertigo, many are related to problems within the inner ear. -
How to Prevent ENT Disorders
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Learn how to prevent different types of ENT related disorders. Common infections that you may be able to help prevent include ear infections, sinus infections, sore throat and sleep apnea. -
Diagnosis of ENT Disorders
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Thursday, December 04, 2008
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Doctors use many different methods to diagnose ENT disorders, including signs and symptoms, cultures, visualization with an endoscope or otoscope and sometimes imaging, such as x-rays, CT scans or ... -
Why Can't I Eat Before Surgery?
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Have you ever wondered why you can't eat before surgery? It's certainly not convenient or fun. Rest assured that your doctor is not out to torture you, this is why it is so important not to eat bef... -
What Can I Eat After a Tonsillectomy?
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
In general foods should be easy to chew and easy to swallow. Your surgeon will give you more specific instructions after surgery which supersede other advice. However, if you're looking to stock th... -
Should I Clean My Ear Wax?
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Has all the hype about ear candling left you wondering whether or not you should clean your ear wax?