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The Role Humidity Plays in Allergies
Humidity levels where you live can play a role in how we experience allergies. Whether you live in a region with high humidity or low humidity, the moisture levels in the air can impact the…
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Understanding Third Mobile Window Syndrome
Third Mobile Window Syndrome (TMWS) is a rare condition disrupting the regular movement of fluid and sound in the inner ear. Normally, the inner ear’s fluid dynamics are regulated by two windows: the oval window…
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How Dry Air Can Impact Your Nose and Throat Health
Dry air is a common issue, especially when you spend a lot of time indoors. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, the impact of dry air on our health, particularly on the health…
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Three Reasons Why Your Ears Hurt When You Swallow
Feeling a pain in your ear when swallowing can negatively impact a fun meal at the Good Life Café. Learning about the common causes of ear pain when swallowing can help you identify the right…
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What is The Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Ear infections are common and can affect people of all ages, but are especially common in children. Understanding how allergies impact ear infections can help prevent ear infections and provide effective treatment. Causes for Ear…
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Can You Get a Fungal Ear Infection?
When you hear the term ear infection, what you’re usually thinking of is a middle ear infection. These infections occur due to a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. However, there are actually several different…
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Tips for Protecting Against a Perforated Eardrum
A perforated or ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in the tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear. Although a perforated eardrum usually heals within a few weeks, it can leave the…
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What to Know About Getting Your Ears Cleaned by an ENT
When your earwax becomes impacted or stuck in your ear canal, it can cause a lot of unpleasant symptoms. It’s important that you don’t attempt to remove impacted earwax yourself, especially with a cotton swab…
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What Is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
The Eustachian tubes are the passages between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several jobs, including allowing fluid to drain from the middle ear and equalizing air pressure between your…
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How to Know if Your Baby Has an Ear Infection
Middle ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, are extremely common in babies and young children. In fact, according to a study published in American Family Physician, “Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most…