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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
