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Everything you need to know About Earwax

Everything you need to know About Earwax Earwax is produced by the glands in the ear canal to trap small particles that could potentially harm the eardrum. While everyone produces ear wax, certain factors, such as the size of the ear canal and age, can impact the amount of ear wax produced. Outside Factors thatContinue reading “Everything you need to know About Earwax”

Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses?

Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses? Everyone knows smoking is bad for you. Not only does it cause various kinds of cancers, impact your immune system and increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but it’s also harmful to your sinuses and your throat. How Smoking Harms Sinuses Your nose and sinuses help keep you healthy by producingContinue reading “Does Smoking Harm Your Sinuses?”

What Causes Chronic Sinusitis?

Do you have congestion, tenderness around the eyes and cheeks, and a reduced sense of smell? You might be one of 37 million Americans living with chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that causes the cavities around the nasal passages to become inflamed. Though it’s normal for sinuses to become inflamed from timeContinue reading “What Causes Chronic Sinusitis?”

Everything You Should Know About Nasal Polyps

If you deal with constant runny noses and congestion, you may have more than the common cold. What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are benign tumors that grow in your nasal passages. If the polyps grow large enough, they can cause blockages in your airways. They are often a side effect of another health conditionContinue reading “Everything You Should Know About Nasal Polyps”

Dysphagia: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Dysphagia: Symptoms and Treatment Options Swallowing is so simple to a majority of people. However, an estimated 15 million people in the United States suffer from Dysphagia, or trouble swallowing. What are the Kinds of Dysphagia? There are two kinds of Dysphagia: Esophageal Dysphagia – Esophageal dysphagia is caused by the esophagus, the tube that connectsContinue reading “Dysphagia: Symptoms and Treatment Options”

Do you Have a Deviated Septum?

Eighty per cent of people suffer from a misalignment of the nasal septum. However, most don’t even know it! A deviated septum is a common condition where the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity are off-centre and/or crooked. Symptoms of a Deviated Septum So, how do you know if you have a deviatedContinue reading “Do you Have a Deviated Septum?”

Cholesteatoma: Rare Growths That Affect Hearing

One of the most critical parts of a person’s ear is the eardrum. This thin piece of tissue separates the air-filled outer and middle ears from the liquid-filled inner ear. Cholesteatoma is a growth that develops on or inside any part of this membrane, leading to hearing loss, among other symptoms. Causes of Cholesteatoma Cholesteatoma is caused byContinue reading “Cholesteatoma: Rare Growths That Affect Hearing”

Are you Listening To Music That is too Loud?

A recent poll of parents found that over 80% say they are concerned that misuse of personal audio technology is damaging the hearing of children.  Hearing loss can result from too much exposure to sound from any source that is above 85 decibels. Many new technologies such as stereo systems, handheld listening devices and even televisionsContinue reading “Are you Listening To Music That is too Loud?”

Why Have I Lost My Sense of Smell?

The sense of smell isn’t something we typically take for granted, but it can affect everyday life when it’s gone. If you can’t smell, it may be more difficult to taste food, and may even lead to dangerous situations if you can’t detect smoke or a gas leak. While it is possible for someone toContinue reading “Why Have I Lost My Sense of Smell?”