What are the Sinuses Responsible For?

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Do you suffer from congestion, pressure in your face, or recurring sinus infections? These symptoms may be due to your sinuses. Sinuses are interconnected cavities in the skull. These cavities are linked to your nasal passages by small channels. The channels let air flow from your nose into the sinuses and allow mucus to drain […]

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Is Needing Thyroid Surgery Common?

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Did you know that thyroid surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the country? The American Thyroid Association reports that almost 20 million Americans have thyroid disease. About 60 percent of people have an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Thyroid disease often responds well to medication. But if medication doesn’t work, the next step […]

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How to Know if You Need to See an Otolaryngologist

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Do you have a sore throat, balance issues, or difficulty hearing? An otolaryngologist or ENT specialist diagnoses and treats ear, nose, and throat problems. Their specialty can also include treating parts of the neck and head. Otolaryngologists are surgeons who can perform neck and head surgery and surgical procedures to treat ear, nose, and throat […]

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Why COVID-19 Sinus Symptoms Continue Evolving

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There’s no doubt that everything surrounding COVID-19 keeps evolving and changing, including its symptoms. There are various reasons why COVID-19 symptoms keep changing. Like any other virus, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is evolving in the way it spreads, infects people, and the symptoms it presents. Part of its evolution is that the younger […]

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8 Signs You’re Losing Your Hearing

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Do you struggle to hear when you’re talking on the phone? Do you find it challenging to pick up conversations when you’re in a group setting? These are two common signs that go along with experiencing hearing loss. Hearing loss occurs when you can’t hear sound completely or partially in one or both ears. It’s […]

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Is Chronic Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea?

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Are you worried that your snoring is more than an annoying habit your partner complains about when you wake up in the morning? Chronic snoring is more than disruptive to your partner; it could also be a tell-tale sign of sleep apnea. If you snort, gasp, or even gag while snoring, you might have obstructive […]

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What is Balloon Sinuplasty, and Do I Need One?

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Many people with chronic sinus pain usually accept the pain as part of their life. They may try to manage the unpleasant symptoms with either medication or sinus surgery. But taking medications can come with unwanted side effects. Undergoing a traditional sinus procedure may mean spending a long time recovering, and it might not be […]

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How Do You Know if You Have a Sinus Disorder?

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Sinusitis is a painful condition that occurs when the sinus lining in the nose becomes inflamed or swollen. Typically, it’s caused by the flu or a cold virus that goes away in 2 to 4 weeks. Although uncommon, bacteria can also infect your sinuses, resulting in sinusitis. Additionally, a fungal infection can cause your sinuses […]

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