How Dry Air Can Impact Your Nose and Throat Health
Dry air is a common issue, especially when you spend a lot of time indoors. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, the impact of dry air on our health, particularly on the health of our nose and throat, can be significant. Let’s delve into how dry air can affect our nose and throat…
What to Know About Benign Laryngeal Tumors
A benign laryngeal tumor refers to a noncancerous growth located in the throat. Both adults and children can develop these tumors and they are generally associated with a favorable prognosis due to their noncancerous nature. The primary warning sign is often a hoarse voice, so if your conversation over coffee at Old School Coffee has…
Three Reasons Why Your Ears Hurt When You Swallow
Feeling a pain in your ear when swallowing can negatively impact a fun meal at the Good Life Café. Learning about the common causes of ear pain when swallowing can help you identify the right treatment path toward more enjoyable dining. Let’s look at a couple of common causes and how you can begin to…
What is The Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Ear infections are common and can affect people of all ages, but are especially common in children. Understanding how allergies impact ear infections can help prevent ear infections and provide effective treatment. Causes for Ear Infections Allergies, both environmental and food related, can contribute to ear infections. Allergic reactions can cause congestion and inflammation, which…
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…
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…
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…
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 weakened or relaxed and allows acid to escape. While almost everyone deals with an occasional episode of acid reflux, having…
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 partially block the windpipe and interfere with breathing. As such, it is a potentially life-threatening condition. We review more about…
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, it may warrant a visit with a pediatrician to determine the cause. Let’s examine a few of the most common…