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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…
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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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Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect
While tonsillectomies are very commonly performed on children, some adults benefit from the procedure, too. Below we review when an adult may need a tonsillectomy, how to prepare for surgery, what the procedure entails and…
