Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that occurs when an allergen causes inflammation inside the nose. It can cause cold-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Although non-fatal, allergic rhinitis can lead to other complications, such as sinusitis and sleep apnea, when left untreated. Fortunately, there are several treatment options that…
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment for Kids and Teens
Kids and teens can suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, otherwise known as pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Just like obstructive sleep apnea that affects adults, sleep apnea in pediatric patients causes pauses in breathing during sleep due to an obstruction in the upper airway. The effects of obstructive sleep apnea in kids and teens include daytime…
Your Baby’s Ear Infection: Signs and Treatment
Your baby can develop an ear infection when bacteria or viruses trap fluid behind their eardrum. Babies and toddlers are very prone to ear infections because their Eustachian tubes (which drain fluid from the ears) are shorter, narrower, and almost horizontal, and their immune systems are not fully developed. Pay attention to the signs of…
Questions to Ask Your Hearing Loss Specialist
Are you having trouble hearing? Does it seem like the people you talk to are mumbling? You could be having hearing loss. Your best bet is to visit a hearing loss specialist, who will carry out a thorough examination to both determine the cause and the most suitable treatment option for you. Hearing loss specialists,…
What to Expect During an Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove the adenoids, which are small patches of tissue situated right above the tonsils and that hold a similar function as they do—to fight infection in the body. Adenoidectomy is most commonly done on pediatric patients, as they are more prone to adenoid hypertrophy (enlargement of the adenoids)….
A Guide for Your First Visit With An Allergist
If you are scheduled for your first visit with an allergist, preparing ahead of time can help you make the most out of the visit. During the first visit, the doctor may run some tests, and certain medication you are taking may interfere with the results. For guidance, call the clinic and ask what medications…
What Is a Sleep Medicine Doctor?
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or if your family or roommates have told you that you snore very loudly, a sleep medicine doctor is the right kind of medical practitioner who can help you get back to sleeping soundly every night. After all, the missed or interrupted sleep is likely causing…
A Guide to Hearing Loss and How to Cope
According to statistics, there are an estimated 600,000 people across all age groups in the United States living with hearing loss, and more than half of these people are over 65 years of age. If you suspect that you may be one of these people, check out this brief guide and learn some strategies to…
Tips for a Healthy Allergy Season
The end of flu season is usually the start of allergy season. In Texas, pollen count begins to rise in the Spring months of April and May, as Mulberry, Sycamore, Oak, Ash, Pecan, and Elm trees begin pollinating. By June, pollen season peaks. If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know what this means…
