Sinusitis, or sinus infection, is likely a familiar term. After all, about one in seven people has a sinus infection each year, for a total of more than 30 million cases. But you may not be familiar with all the different types or what to do if you start experiencing symptoms of a sinus infection. …
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An estimated 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. But did you know there’s a sizable overlap between these two large groups? According to the American Diabetes Association, a recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in …
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Chances are, you have had a sore throat from time to time. Whether it’s scratchy, dry or just downright painful, it can be easy to worry that every little throat tickle is something serious or even life threatening, especially with news swirling about COVID-19. But don’t panic — a sore throat is one of the …
For many of us, the sniffling, sneezing and itchy throats of seasonal allergies are an inevitable part of our lives. While there are several treatments and medications that make allergies better, there also are things many of us are doing that actually make them worse. 1. Forgetting to change or clean air filters The reasons …
Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans, and it turns out allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, symptoms are our bodies’ way of being overprotective. The immune system mistakes irritants such as airborne pollen, dust, mold or pet dander as viruses, bacteria or parasites that are trying to enter the body. Mucosal membranes of the nose, …
There’s one part of your body you likely don’t think about often, even though you use it every day — your voice. As the saying goes, you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. It’s easy to take our vocal cords for granted, but if you’ve ever “lost your voice,” you know how difficult …
They’re cute and oh-so-cuddly, but your sneezes, watering eyes and headache are anything but adorable. Pet allergies, including those to cats and dogs, are among the most common allergies. While an animal can be a wonderful addition to any home, talking with your allergist before introducing a new pet is an important step to integrating …
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Sam Baker says he goes most places without people recognizing him. That is, until he opens his mouth. “It usually happens when I’m standing in line somewhere like the grocery store,” Baker said. “I start talking to the cashier and then begin to hear whispers like I think that’s Sam Baker. His voice is so …
Cough, cough, cough. Sorry, are you sick? Nope, that’s just your pesky cough that has been lingering around since the upper respiratory infection you had over the holidays. Or maybe, you are someone who is always coughing and clearing their throat? A cough is a significant problem and one of the most common reasons for …
It’s football season! Everyone is excited for fall weather, tailgates and cheering for our favorite teams. But when our team is not doing well, or we disagree with a call made by the referees, passionate cheering may involve yelling and screaming. As eager fans push the limits of their vocal chords, many may struggle with …