What is Rhinitis? If your mucous membrane is inflamed or irritated, then you have rhinitis. There are many different types of rhinitis, and one of those types is infectious. In this case, the infection can be either bacterial or viral, and the rhinitis itself is part of what is more widely known as a common cold. […]
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What Does a Nose Specialist Treat?
ENT Specialit Treatments A nose specialist, also known as an ENT specialist, specializes in conditions and disorders related to the nasal area. This may include sinusitis, allergies, a deviated septum, nasal polyps, nasal obstruction, and smell disorders. A nose specialist may also perform rhinoplasty, which is a form of plastic surgery used to correct or […]
Living With Hay Fever
Hay Fever Causes The dreaded hay fever seems like it slows everyone down during the spring. Known medically as allergic rhinitis, hay fever refers to the symptoms that occur when an individual breaths in an allergen. Most often these allergens are substances like pollen, pet dander, dust, or insect venom. Contrary to what the name […]
Symptoms of Salivary Gland Stones
Salivary Gland Stones Saliva (spit) is produced by the salivary glands in the mouth. There are three major salivary glands in addition to many minor salivary glands in the body that produce saliva. These glands also produce an enzyme called “amylase” that breaks down starch into the disaccharide maltose. The chemicals and salts in saliva […]
Symptoms and Treatment for Facial Nerve Damage
About Facial Nerves Facial nerve damage refers to a condition where the muscles that are controlled by the facial nerves no longer respond. This causes the person to not be able to move their face. Facial nerve damage can lead to partial or total paralysis of the face and can be upsetting for the person experiencing […]
Dealing With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss As we age, it is not uncommon for us to lose some of our hearing. Perhaps you are having a more difficult time hearing than you used to. You have to have the television or radio turned up higher than normal. People sound unclear, like they’re slurring, or sometimes you didn’t hear what […]
How to Determine if You Have Acid Reflux Disease
About Acid Reflux Acid reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly causing the contents of the stomach to leak back into the esophagus. This can cause a host of symptoms including acid regurgitation and heartburn. While the most common symptom is heartburn, not everyone who has GERD experiences heartburn. […]
Different Causes of Dizziness
Causes of Dizziness Many of us can remember spinning around and around as young kids trying to purposefully make ourselves so dizzy we would fall down. This same feeling of dizziness can occur as adults for a number of different reasons. Some of these reasons can signify illnesses while others can be caused by imbalances […]
Common Taste and Smell Disorders
About Taste and Smell Disorders We rely on our sense of taste and smell for a variety of purposes, many of which most of us take for granted. For instance, detecting smoke or a gas leak has saved a countless number of individuals from safety hazards. How many times have you sniffed food from the fridge […]
Should I Be Worried About My Snoring Problem?
Snoring Problem Most people snore at least a few times in their lives. When you have a cold or any other condition that blocks your nasal airways, you are more likely to snore during sleep. If you’ve ever been without restful sleep for long periods of time, you may begin to snore when you finally […]
Ear Infection in Adults
Ear Infection Differences While infant and child ear infections are a fairly common occurrence, adult ear infections do not occur nearly as frequently. This is because children are more susceptible to ear infections due to their Eustachian tubes becoming more easily blocked. Ear infections, also called acute middle ear infections, can be caused by a […]
