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How to Safely Remove Earwax at Home and When You Should See an ENT About It
The right amount of earwax is essential to cleaning and protecting your ears. However, sometimes earwax can build up in the ear and cause more serious problems. Avoid Using Cotton Swabs To Clean Your Ears…
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What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
The eardrum, known by audiologists as the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue that divides the outer ear and the middle ear. Its job is to vibrate as soundwaves enter the ear canal; the vibrations…
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What Should I Expect During a Septoplasty?
The bone and cartilage that divides the space between your nostrils is known as your septum. When your septum is deviated, or crooked, it can make it harder to breathe through your nose when hiking…
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How Is Acid Reflux Diagnosed & Treated?
Acid reflux occurs when the contents of your stomach flow back into the tube that connects your throat to your stomach, called the esophagus. When acid reflux is chronic, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease…
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What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. It is much more common in children than in adults. While it often clears up on its own, glue ear has the…
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Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?
If your child snores lightly or occasionally, it’s probably nothing to worry about. If, however, they snore heavily and seem tired or cranky during the day, even when doing something fun like visiting EdVenture Children’s…
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How Can I Clear up Sinus Congestion?
If you have allergies and experience sinus congestion after visiting Palmetto Islands County Park, you’ll do just about anything to find relief and breathe easy again. Fortunately, there are many strategies you can try, which…
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How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat behind your nose. They are the part of your nose that helps you breathe in and out. Having abnormally narrow nasal passages…
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Flying with Food Allergies? What You Should Know Before Your Next Trip
According to a study on food allergies, approximately 10.8% of adults are known to be allergic to at least one food. Food allergies can occur at any age, and for some people, they are life-threatening.…
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Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Do you get itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat when you dust the house or take boxes up to the attic? If so, you may be allergic to dust mites – microscopic…