Ear tubes are small tubes inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and equalize pressure in the middle ear. These tubes may be recommended for children and adults experiencing specific ear-related issues.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic inflammatory condition typically brought on by certain stimuli. Some of these stimuli are specific foods we eat, as several food groups initiate an inflammatory response – similar to an allergic response – which triggers your eosinophils.
When you have a respiratory or sinus infection, sometimes nothing seems to help with the discomfort. To get relief, some people perform daily nasal rinses using a nasal rinse irrigation device such as a neti pot.
One day, Gary Gonzales sat around the dining room table laughing and enjoying Christmas dinner with his family. The next day, Gary couldn’t get a bite of food down.
In 2005, cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, an effective decongestant, were moved behind the pharmacy counter. In response, many drug companies replaced pseudoephedrine with phenylephrine, which could be sold over the counter. While the FDA has determined that phenylephrine is not effective as an oral medication, it hasn’t been proven unsafe.
Septoplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure performed by an otolaryngologist, commonly known as an ear, nose and throat, or ENT, specialist. The only way to correct a deviated septum is through surgery to straighten out the septum.
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