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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…