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Did Your Nasal Spray Cause Loss of Smell?
It promises sweet relief. After putting up with a stuffy nose that makes you miserable, you reach for the nasal spray, and it opens up your nasal passages. Finally, you can breathe! But then you notice…
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Sore Throat? Solutions for Mouth-Breathing at Night
When you wake up, you take a swallow, and your throat burns. It’s dry and uncomfortable. If you have a partner, they may have complained about your snoring. It’s clear you’ve been mouth-breathing at night. You…
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All You Need to Know About Nasal Irrigation Systems
Updated October 2024 In this article: Blocked sinuses? A little saltwater can make a huge difference. When your sinuses are stopped up, bacteria and irritants take forever to exit your nose, leading to congestion and…
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Do Allergy Skin Tests Hurt? Comfort For Those Seeking Relief
We understand. You may not like needles, and the thought of a skin prick allergy test may make you uncomfortable…but you’ve tried over-the-counter medicines and can’t find relief from the itchiness, sneezing and runny nose that…
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What Type of Hearing Tests Do You Need?
In this article: It may have started so gradually you didn’t notice–you didn’t hear a few words in a conversation. Every so often, you have to ask people to repeat themselves. At home, you simply…
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Can Chronic Sinusitis Affect Your Whole Body?
It feels different this time. You’re used to the stuffiness and sore throat that can come with chronic sinusitis, but now, your entire body aches, and it hurts every time you leave the couch. In…
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Our Top 10 Tips on How to Fix Nasal Dryness
Nasal dryness is not only annoying—at times it can be embarrassing. This dryness can cause nosebleeds, and it never fails that they seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. But that’s just the beginning. It…
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How Do I Take Care of My Voice? Our Best Tips
You don’t have to be a professional singer to worry about your voice. In many cases, long days in a classroom or boardroom can take their toll. For example, you start teaching your morning class…
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Do You Have a Crackling Sound in Your Ear? 5 Possible Causes
You’re relaxing at home, listening to your favorite podcast, when an unusual sound grabs your attention: Snap! Pop! Crackle! You’re startled to realize the sounds are coming from your ear. While a crackling sound in…
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How Ear Infections in Children Affect Speech Development
It’s hard to see your little one so miserable. The crying, pain, and pulling at the ears are signs that your child may have an ear infection. But much more is at stake than just…