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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…
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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…