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Is There a Link Between Allergies & Nosebleeds?
The usual symptoms of allergies include itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat and rash or hives. But can allergies lead to nosebleeds? The research suggests that there is a link between these two…
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Poor Air Quality May Lead to Chronic Sinusitis
We all know that poor air quality is bad for the environment and bad for our health. In recent years, research has found a link between exposure to poor air quality and an increased risk…
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How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Sinus Problems
Sleep is a vital part of our overall health. Unfortunately, getting a good night’s rest can be difficult if nasal congestion, sneezing and other sinus issues are keeping you up. Sinus Issues, Breathing and Sleep…
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Take These Steps To Keep Your Sinuses Healthy
Symptoms like headache, facial pain and nasal congestion may mean you have a cold. However, it could also mean you have a sinus infection. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are an inflammation of the…
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Is There a Connection Between Allergies & Arthritis?
When two or more health conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. One set of comorbidities that may surprise you is allergies and arthritis, specifically rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We review more about the…
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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality When You Have Allergies
It’s hard to believe that we’re just a few days away from the official start of spring. While that means longer days and warmer weather for people with seasonal allergies, it also means more pollen…
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What to Know About Getting Your Ears Cleaned by an ENT
When your earwax becomes impacted or stuck in your ear canal, it can cause a lot of unpleasant symptoms. It’s important that you don’t attempt to remove impacted earwax yourself, especially with a cotton swab…
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Five Tips for Managing a Stuffy Nose
If you’re one of the millions of people dealing with a stuffed-up nose right now, you know how annoying it can be. During this time of year, many cases of nasal congestion are caused by…
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What Is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
The Eustachian tubes are the passages between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several jobs, including allowing fluid to drain from the middle ear and equalizing air pressure between your…
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What Are Colds More Common During the Winter?
We all know that winter is synonymous with cold and flu season, but have you ever wondered why? Turns out there are several likely reasons why people get more colds in the winter. Let’s examine…