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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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Why Do My Allergies Get Worse When I Travel
For the 100 million people in the U.S. who suffer from allergies, traveling can be a double-edged sword. While exploring new places is exciting, it can sometimes bring a familiar, unwelcome companion—exacerbated allergy symptoms. But…
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What Is an Allergy Cough and How Is It Treated?
An allergy cough is a typically non-productive cough caused by exposure to allergens (substances your immune system identifies as dangerous, even when they aren’t). If you enjoy walking through Windward Community Park on a warm…
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Why Do I Have Allergies Indoors: Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality
When we think of allergies, we often think of getting the sniffles when walking through a park or that it only occurs at certain times of the year. Outdoor allergies do have an impact on…
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How Do Allergies Impact Mental Health?
Mental health is often not talked about in conjunction with allergies. Allergies are also widespread, impacting an estimated 100 million people per year in the U.S. It is the sixth most common chronic condition. Studies…
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Best and Worst Foods for Your Voice
Between singing along to your favorite carols and video calling your loved ones this holiday season, you may find that your voice is more fatigued than it has been during the past several months of…
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What Are the Most Common Voice Disorders?
Voice disorders occur when the quality, pitch, tone or volume of someone’s voice is abnormal or inappropriate for their age, gender, cultural background or geographic location. In other words, a voice disorder occurs when someone’s…
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What’s the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Because thyroid hormones help control growth, cell repair and metabolism, people who don’t produce enough may experience fatigue, hair loss, weight gain,…
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Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people snore at some point in their lives, usually when suffering from a cold, during allergy season or after drinking. However, for many people, snoring is not merely an annoyance for their sleeping partner,…