Can You Hear While Sleeping?
While it is commonly thought that our brains are inactive while we sleep, the brain is actually more responsive than you know. There are different sleep stages during a sleep cycle and the brain is actually more alert than you think during these stages. This even...
A Link Between Alcohol & Sleep Issues
Consumption of alcohol, particularly in excess, is linked to poorer sleep quality. It also can exacerbate sleep issues and symptoms associated with lack of restful sleep. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant which means that it slows down neurological...
What Exactly Causes Spring Allergies?
Spring is in full swing! Many of us look forward to this time of year: warmer weather, bluer skies, and more sun. Though Spring ushers in much to be excited about, it is also often characterized as “allergy season”! According to the American Academy of Allergy,...
Can an ENT Help with Difficulty Swallowing?
Swallowing is an essential function that is necessary for properly digesting food and liquid which sustains the body. Difficulties with swallowing, referred to as dysphagia, is often a symptom of an underlying health concern. Numerous factors can contribute to...
When Should I Seek Treatment for Sleep Issues?
Sleep is integral to overall health and wellness. Quality sleep allows the body to rest, heal, and replenish which is necessary for the proper function of its systems. This allows the body to sustain itself, providing us with the energy we need to navigate daily life....
A Possible Link Between Coronavirus & Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the medical term that describes a ringing like noise in the ears. This sound is also described as buzzing, clicking, or humming which can be experienced in one or both ears. Though people hear this ringing noise, there are actually no external sources of...
Do Adults Get Tonsillectomies?
Tonsillectomies are among the most commonly performed surgical procedures. It involves the complete or partial removal of the tonsils – two oval shaped masses of tissue in the back of the mouth (one on each side). The tonsils are part of the body’s immune system and...
What Can Cause Sleep Apnea?
Receiving quality sleep is a major component of health and wellness. Sleep provides the body with the time to rest and replenish the systems, muscles, and cells that sustain it. Though it is recommended that adults receive 7-9 hours of sleep per night, over 35% of...
What is Chronic Rhinitis?
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose. This swelling produces symptoms commonly associated with allergies and the common cold: runny nose, stuffiness, congestion, and sneezing. There are different causes which can be experienced...
Allergies & Your Immune System
More than 50 million people experience allergies. There are various types of allergies which are triggered by the body’s immune system responding to a substance. The immune system is vital for health and survival, protecting the body from infection. Allergic reactions...
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