Reasons for Your Cough This Winter
There’s a reason winter is known as cold and flu season. These ailments are common during the colder months, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like coughing. While ailments like the common coldtypicallygo away on its own, some conditions may require treatment from an ENT. Here are some common causes for coughing during the winter…
Clear Congestion and Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Meal to the Fullest
Have you ever noticed how food doesn’t taste the same when you have a cold or allergies? That’s because taste and smell are closely connected. When congestion clogs up your sinuses, as is common with sinus infections, it blocks the aromas that typically waft up through your nose and adds complexity to your taste experience….
Mouth Tape for Sleeping: ENT and Safety Implications
Mouth taping, the act of taping your mouth shut while you sleep, is a popular trend that took social media by storm. Advocates for the practice claim that taping your mouth while you sleep could help prevent bad breath, dry mouth and snoring. While these potential benefits may sound appealing, it’s crucial to know how…
Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses invade the middle ear, causing fluid buildup and pressure. This can result in sharp pain, reduced hearing, a…
Effective Treatment Options to Relieve Sinus Pressure
Sinus pressure is an uncomfortable sensation that many people are all too familiar with. It often manifests as a persistent, dull ache around the eyes, nose, forehead and cheekbones, but it can spread to the scalp, teeth and jaw. Sinus pressure is usually caused by inflammation or irritation of the nasal passage linings, resulting from…
