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Why Annual ENT Checkups Matter
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of your health in 2026? There are many facets to healthcare and overall well-being, and one element that can’t be overlooked is your ear,…
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Caring for Hearing Health Through the Festive Season
The holiday season is full of festivities and joy. However, holiday traditions and parties can get loud, and even winter weather can have an impact on your ear health. As you celebrate the holidays, keep…
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Home Remedies for Sinus Issues During Columbia’s Cold Months
As temperatures drop, you may have noticed feeling congested or having a runny nose, even if you’re not sick. Cold weather can significantly impact sinus health, as cold air is drier than warm air and…
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What Are Leukotriene Modifiers?
If your allergy symptoms are particularly severe or are associated with asthma, your allergist may prescribe leukotriene modifiers as a potential treatment option. Leukotriene modifiers, also known as leukotriene receptor antagonists, are a type of…
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Fall Allergies or Sinus Infection? How to Tell the Difference
Allergies and sinus infections—also called sinusitis—can look very similar at first. In fact, severe allergies can trigger sinusitis. However, the way to treat the condition varies depending on which one you have. Now that fall…
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How Sleeping Position Affects Sleep Apnea
If you’re one of the millions of people who experience sleep apnea—a condition in which your breathing stops and restarts frequently while sleeping—you know firsthand how this condition can affect the quality of your sleep,…
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How Does Hearing Work?
You hear every day. Because it’s an everyday process, you may take for granted the complexity of the hearing process. Consider: if you tap a pencil on a desk, you hear the tap instantaneously; no…
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Treating Sinusitis at Home
Sinusitis is the official term for a sinus infection. It occurs when bacteria fester in the sinuses—the spaces inside the nose and head—causing the tissue lining of the sinuses to become inflamed. This inflammation blocks…
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How Allergies Can Impact Athletic Performance
If you’re an athlete or lead an active lifestyle, you know how important every facet of your health is to your athletic performance. You may not realize, however, just how significant an impact your allergies…
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How Your Daily Commute Might Be Affecting Your Seasonal Allergies
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how unpleasant allergy symptoms can be. Seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and congestion are distracting and impact the…
