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Mouth Tape for Sleeping: ENT and Safety Implications
Mouth taping, the act of taping your mouth shut while you sleep, is a popular trend that took social media by storm. Advocates for the practice claim that taping your mouth while you sleep could…
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Why Does My Throat Feel Tight?
Have you ever felt like your throat is suddenly tight as if something is clogging or restricting it? Throat tightness can be unsettling and even a little scary, but it’s important to remember that there…
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Tips to Help Your Partner Seek Help for Their Snoring
Snoring is a widespread issue that can disturb both your sleep and that of your partner. In fact, about 45% of adults snore on occasion, while 25% snore regularly. Although occasional snoring may not be…
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Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria…
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Effective Treatment Options to Relieve Sinus Pressure
Sinus pressure is an uncomfortable sensation that many people are all too familiar with. It often manifests as a persistent, dull ache around the eyes, nose, forehead and cheekbones, but it can spread to the…
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Common Environmental Allergy Triggers And How To Avoid Them
Environmental allergies cause your immune system to react to seemingly harmless substances. Symptoms often include congestion, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, red or watery eyes, fatigue and headache. When you have environmental allergies, it can…
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How Does the Immune System Generate Allergy Symptoms
Allergies affect more than 100 million Americans each year. The symptoms can range from from mild annoyance and irritation to reactions that require immediate medical attention. But how exactly do allergies develop, and what role…
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Allergies and Exercise: How to Stay Active Without Suffering
Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for the 100 million people who experience allergies, staying active can be a challenge. Allergies can be exacerbated during exercise, leading to discomfort and discouraging individuals…
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Do I Have Allergies or a Cold?
Sniffling, a stuffy and runny nose, frequent sneezing and coughing are common symptoms of both a cold and an allergic reaction. This overlap can make it challenging to determine the root cause of your discomfort.…
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How To Manage Environmental Allergies While Gardening
Did you know that spending time in green spaces can have mental health benefits, including stress and anxiety alleviation, improved mood and better attention? Gardening is a great way to engage in a green space…