The nasal passages have small bones called turbinates that help humidify, warm and filter the air you breathe. These bones can become inflamed and block the nasal passages, causing breathing disorders. Here is what you need to know about turbinate reduction and when surgery may be necessary. What Causes Enlarged Turbinates? The turbinates are located…
Most adults have had “pink eye” as a child and may think that when their or their child’s eyes are red and swollen that they have pink eye. However, there are other conditions that can cause similar symptoms. What is commonly misdiagnosed as pink eye? Here is what you need to know. Conjunctivitis is an…
Many illnesses can cause a sore throat but if you have a throat infection, it can cause serious complications. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that is contagious and may cause more than just discomfort. How long does strep throat last? It depends on whether or not you get treatment. What Is Strep Throat? Strep…
Are you wondering, “Why can’t I breathe through my nose?” Nasal breathing is important to your health and the preferred way to bring air into your lungs. If you can’t breathe through nose, it is usually due to some type of blockage. Here are some of the possible causes and treatment options. The nasal passages…
Sinus pain and pressure affects millions of people, especially during allergy season. Sinusitis can be acute or chronic with symptoms from mild to severe. Draining the sinuses can provide relief, but inflammation can make it difficult. Sinus massage may be one way to relieve sinus pain and pressure. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus…
If you cannot stop thinking about eating a big, juicy steak or a double cheeseburger, it may not be just your taste buds going overboard. There are reasons your brain is hyper-focused on red meat, even if it is not your normal go-to food. If you are craving red meat, there can be a few…
When you have dirty, clogged or uncomfortable ears, you want a quick remedy to get relief. Most people have hydrogen peroxide in their home and may wonder if they can use this product for ear problems. Can you put peroxide in your ear? Here is what you need to know. What Does Hydrogen Peroxide Do?…
If you need glasses to correct your vision, you are either nearsighted, farsighted or both. For those that have trouble seeing both near and far may require specialized glasses called bifocals. What are bifocal glasses and what are bifocals used for? Let’s take a look at who can benefit from these devices. Simply put, bifocals…
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, commonly called by its acronym LASIK, is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery. This procedure can fix many vision problems that require wearing glasses or contact lenses; but you may wonder, how does LASIK work? The cornea, which is the dome-shaped clear tissue in the front of the eye, is…
When you have nail polish on your finger or toenails, you may not see changes in your nails that can indicate changes in your health. If you have white spots on toenails after removing polish, what does this mean? There are a few different reasons you may have white spots on nails. Causes of White…
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