Category: ENT

NATIONAL SLEEP WEEK 2019

Do you or someone you know have problems with sleep? It may seem to be a fairly common and insignificant issue, but did you know that poor sleep can affect life expectancy? March 10 – 16, 2019 is National Sleep
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Nosebleeds

Though common and sometimes frightening, nosebleeds are rarely anything more than a nuisance. They are usually the result of minor irritations in the nasal passages and are most common in children younger than 10 and adults older than 50. What
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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to breathing difficulties, pain and pressure. When the condition persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is considered chronic. What Causes
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Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones used to regulate your body’s metabolism. Though relatively rare, thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply in the thyroid gland. Fortunately, patients with thyroid cancer frequently do well
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The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

Researchers at John Hopkins School of Medicine looked at 639 adults from 36-90 years of age for 12 years and monitored cognitive health and hearing health. While none of the subjects had dementia at the start of the study, 184
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Lip and Tongue Tie

The rate of breastfeeding in the U.S. has been rising over the past 20 years due to studies showing improved health in breastfed children, as well as improvement in other issues such as gastroesophageal reflux (“spitting up”) and even SIDS
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Thyroid Nodules

The thyroid is a gland located in the lower part of the neck in the midline. The main function of the thyroid is to produce a hormone that controls your body’s metabolism and energy level. The thyroid hormone plays a
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Sleep Apnea

sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a chronic disorder characterized by loud snoring and pauses in breathing that occur repeatedly throughout the night. Left untreated, sleep apnea may increase the chance of serious health complications such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes and high
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