Anyone who shares a bed or a room with a snorer knows how disruptive it is. You shake the bed, nudge them, and as a last resort, you might even throw your pillow at them. They keep you awake, and they may be causing themselves harm. Is snoring a sign of sleep apnea?
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How Do I Know If My Eardrum Is Ruptured?
A ruptured or perforated eardrum sounds dreadfully serious. The truth is, in some cases, it can heal on its own and you won’t even know it happened. On the other hand, it is also something to be concerned about as it can present several risks to your hearing. How do I know if my eardrum is ruptured?
Signs You Have A Deviated Septum
Some people are born with it, others develop it from a trauma. By definition, a deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that divides our nose and nasal cavity is off center, misaligned, or crooked which makes one nasal passage smaller. Now that you know what it is, let’s learn more including some signs you have a deviated septum.
In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty: What To Expect Before And After
Do you frequently suffer from chronic sinus infections with fatigue, nasal congestion, pain and pressure in the face and eyes, thick discolored drainage, bad breath, and coughing? These are just a few of the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. If this is you, Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat may have already recommended an in-office balloon sinuplasty. Continue reading “In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty: What To Expect Before And After”
Why Your Child Should Have A Back To School Hearing Exam
Many of our children are heading back to school for the first time in a while. They have been practicing at-home learning online for months, and they are about to step back into a classroom with all its assorted noises and distractions. In addition, some teachers and classmates will be wearing masks which can hinder how well kids hear what others are saying. These reasons are just the surface of why your child should have a back to school hearing exam.
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How To Know When Your Child Needs a Tonsillectomy
Since our tonsils perform a service by acting as part of our immune system, it can be puzzling to know when your child needs a tonsillectomy.
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5 Subtle Causes of Sinusitis That You Should Know
You come down with a nasty cold and before long it develops into an even nastier sinus infection.
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Can Saline Spray Help with Your Sinus Infection?
Facial pressure and pain, pounding headaches, and congestion are all typical hallmarks of a sinus infection, which is also known as sinusitis. There are many treatments available both OTC and by prescription, but how exactly does saline spray help sinus infections?
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How Sleeping on Your Side Can Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep apnea is a common yet serious sleep disorder where a person’s breathing is interrupted many times during the night as one sleeps. Whether you know you suffer from sleep apnea or you suspect you might, keep reading to find out why and how sleeping on your side can ease sleep apnea symptoms plus its risks and causes.
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8 Techniques To Help Prevent Vocal Health Problems
We’re sure that the tenor Pavarotti knew exactly how to protect his voice and vocal cords as do Celine Dion and Lady Gaga today. Most of us normal folks don’t sing for a living or pay so much attention to our voices, although we should. Nevertheless, we normal folks do talk to communicate, so let’s look at 8 techniques to help prevent vocal health problems.
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