Tips to Keep Your Sinuses Healthy
Sinusitis is one of the most common reasons for clinic visits in the United States, with over 73 million restricted-activity days over a one-year period. Sinusitis causes symptoms including but not limited to: Having sinusitis can negatively impact your sleep, mood and get in the way of a fun day at Palmetto Park. While you…
Can Snoring Cause a Sore Throat?
Snoring is a hoarse sound occurring when air flows through the relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate. Most people will occasionally snore from a stuffed-up nose or poor sleeping position, but snoring may be chronic for others. Snoring can do more than wake your loved ones and disrupt your sleep. For…
Can You Get a Fungal Ear Infection?
When you hear the term ear infection, what you’re usually thinking of is a middle ear infection. These infections occur due to a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. However, there are actually several different types of ear infections, including a fungal infection known as otomycosis. Causes and Symptoms of Otomycosis Otomycosis is a fungal…
Can Sleeping With a Fan Trigger Allergies?
Many people sleep with a fan on to keep their rooms nice and cool or because they enjoy the white noise. While a fan can help you sleep, it may stir up allergens in your bedroom. Let’s take a look at how a fan may impact your allergies and what you can do about it….
Tips for Protecting Against a Perforated Eardrum
A perforated or ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in the tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear. Although a perforated eardrum usually heals within a few weeks, it can leave the middle ear vulnerable to infections. Symptoms of a perforated eardrum may include: Let’s look at a couple of common causes…
Surprising Triggers That Can Make Your Allergy Symptoms Worse
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a benign foreign substance (allergen) it thinks is dangerous by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the common allergic reaction symptoms you may experience, including but not limited to: Common allergens include pollen, pet…
Unexpected Places You Might Find Allergens
More than 50 million people in the U.S. have an allergic reaction each year. Allergic reactions occur when your immune system makes antibodies and releases histamine to attack a foreign substance (allergen) it believes is harmful, even when it isn’t. The immune system reaction causes the body to present with allergy symptoms including but not…
How To Tell if You Have Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
Allergies and sinus infections share a lot of symptoms, such as congestion, headaches, coughing and more. Knowing the difference between the two can help inform your treatment approach. Let’s examine allergies and sinus infections a little more closely and discuss how you can approach treating each condition. A Closer Look at Allergies Allergies occur when…
Can ENT Disorders Cause Bad Breath?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is an unpleasant and common condition affecting up to one-third of the population. While you might assume that all causes of bad breath are due to poor oral hygiene, there are many other medical conditions that can cause it as well. Let’s examine a few disorders of the ears,…
When Should You Seek Treatment for Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections occur when fluid builds up in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow. While most sinus infections are viral, bacteria can also be a possible cause. Continue to learn more about symptoms, causes and treatments for sinus infections. Symptoms of Sinus Infections Symptoms can pop up anywhere but may be exacerbated by allergens. If…