A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
The health of your child’s ear, nose and throat is integral to your child’s overall wellbeing. ENT health impacts hearing, breathing and speaking functions. Ignoring ENT health can lead to complications and impact their development or overall quality of life. Consider this guide when considering a comprehensive approach to your child’s ENT health. Maintaining ENT…
Why Do You Clear Your Throat? (And How To Care For It)
Everyone clears their throat from time to time. Constant clearing of the throat is damaging to the vocal cords. If you find yourself always clearing your throat, you should attempt to find the cause. Once you know what’s making you clear your throat, you can work to treat it. Causes Of Throat Clearing Clearing of…
Common Causes of Itchy Eyes, Throat and Ears
Itchy eyes, ears and throat could have a few causes that aren’t usually serious. You may even be able to treat the causes with home remedies. It’s still a good idea to stay educated on potential causes so you can know when it’s necessary to seek help. Illnesses, allergies, infections and environmental factors could all…
What is Causing My Hoarseness?
Almost everyone has dealt with a hoarse voice. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 1 in 3 people will have hoarseness at some point in their lives. Most causes of hoarseness are not serious and will often clear up on their own. However, sometimes, it can be a symptom of a condition that requires further…
What Are Your Treatment Options for Laryngitis?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, otherwise known as the voice box. It can cause pain and hoarseness and, in some cases, a complete loss of voice. Let’s take a closer look at the condition, as well as ways to manage your symptoms at home or through medical help. Why Does Laryngitis Happen? Laryngitis…
Is Your Tooth Pain From a Sinus Infection?
A sinus infection can cause a stuffy or runny nose, facial pain and pressure, sore throat, cough and tooth pain. Knowing how to determine if there is a relationship between tooth pain and sinus issues can help identify the right treatment path. How Are Teeth and Sinuses Connected? The upper back teeth are located just…
What To Know About Allergies and Congestion
The summer brings nice weather, fun in Hampton Park and maybe even a vacation. If you are prone to summer allergies from pollen or other allergens, knowing how to treat the side effects can help you manage them and have a stress-free summer. One aspect of allergies to understand is their effect on chest congestion…
Study Shows Controlled Burns Affect Health Differently than Wildfires
Whether you have asthma or not, being exposed to smoke from a fire can impact your health. However, it turns out that what type of fire is burning changes how much your health, particularly related to airway problems, is affected. This was found by a 2019 study, which we review more about below. About the…
Are Your Symptoms from a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
This time of year, you can never be too sure whether that cough and congestion are from a cold or a sinus infection. In 2021 in particular, there’s the added concern that the symptoms could be thanks to COVID-19. If you exhibit symptoms of the coronavirus, you should be tested right away in order to…
Common Causes of a Nagging Cough
Coughing may be uncomfortable and disruptive, but it serves an important purpose. Coughing brings up mucus and foreign material from the airways that would otherwise irritate your lungs. This is triggered frequently if you have an illness or inflammation. While most coughs are short-lived, sometimes they linger for weeks or months. It’s important to not…