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What Should I Expect During a Septoplasty?
The bone and cartilage that divides the space between your nostrils is known as your septum. When your septum is deviated, or crooked, it can make it harder to breathe through your nose when hiking on The Palmetto Trail and leave you more susceptible to sinus infections. A septoplasty is the surgical procedure to correct…
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 (GERD). We review how GERD is diagnosed and treated below. Diagnosing GERD Your doctor will perform a physical exam and…
What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. It is much more common in children than in adults. While it often clears up on its own, glue ear has the potential to lead to complications like infection and even hearing loss. When it becomes an infection, glue ear is also…
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 Museum, it could indicate a more serious problem. When Does Snoring Indicate a Problem? One of the more serious causes…
How Can I Clear up Sinus Congestion?
If you have allergies and experience sinus congestion after visiting Palmetto Islands County Park, you’ll do just about anything to find relief and breathe easy again. Fortunately, there are many strategies you can try, which we review below. Steam Taking a hot shower or inhaling steam coming off a cup of tea or bowl of…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat behind your nose. They are the part of your nose that helps you breathe in and out. Having abnormally narrow nasal passages can cause health problems, which we review below. How Can Narrow Nasal Passages Cause Health Problems? The symptoms and health…