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How To Stop a GERD Cough
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including a chronic cough. What Is GERD? GERD occurs when stomach acid regularly flows back into your esophagus. This happens because the lower esophageal sphincter is…
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How to Know if Your Baby Has an Ear Infection
Middle ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, are extremely common in babies and young children. In fact, according to a study published in American Family Physician, “Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most…
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What Is Epiglottitis?
Your epiglottis is the tissue located at the back of your throat that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe as you swallow. If the epiglottis becomes infected or inflamed, it can block or…
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What’s Causing My Child’s Cough?
Just like adults, there are many reasons why children might develop a cough. In most instances, a child’s cough is nothing to worry about. However, in some cases, like in the case of chronic coughing,…
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When Should My Child See an ENT?
If you’re a parent, you know that children are prone to picking up bugs and minor illnesses pretty frequently. Often, these issues resolve on their own and need no additional care. However, if your child…
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Learn More About What Happens When You Sneeze
When we sneeze, it’s our bodies’ way of getting rid of allergens, viruses and other irritants that enter our nose and throat. Sneezing is rarely a sign of any serious condition. However, depending on the…
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What Does Coughing Up Blood Mean?
If you’re coughing up blood, you’re probably pretty alarmed. While this symptom, known as hemoptysis, can occasionally be a sign of something serious, in many cases, it’s not. Below we review everything you need to…
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What Is an ENT & When to Visit One
ENT (ear, nose and throat) physicians are also known as otolaryngologists. As the name suggests, they address problems having to do with the ears, nose and throat, such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the…
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How Hypothyroidism Can Impact Your Life & Ways of Treating It
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid is underactive, meaning it doesn’t produce enough hormones. Hypothyroidism can impact your life in many ways, which we review below, but fortunately, it can be treated, which we…
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Three Lifestyle Remedies To Manage Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux, also referred to as acid reflux or GERD, is an increasingly common condition. Research has found that over the past decade, the number of young adults between the ages of 30-39 who have…