What To Know if Your Child’s ENT Recommends a Tonsillectomy
The tonsils are pads of tissue that line the throat and prevent germs from entering the body. When they become infected, it can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes and pain in the head, neck or stomach. If your child experiences frequent tonsil infections, your ENT at…
What is Allergic Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a condition where your airways become inflamed, causing coughing and excess mucus production which can make it harder to breathe. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Differences Between Acute and Chronic Bronchitis Acute bronchitis is often triggered by a viral infection like a cold or flu. It produces a…
How Sleep Can Change Your Life
When you don’t get enough sleep, the effects are immediately obvious. Your eyes feel heavy and puffy, you have a hard time concentrating on work and you probably feel irritable or emotional. When you consistently don’t get enough sleep, it doesn’t just affect your day-to-day life; there can actually be serious health consequences. Below are…
What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a medical condition that causes difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia symptoms are common, affecting roughly one-third of all adults. Approximately 6-10 percent of the population experiences symptoms severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of insomnia disorder, making it the most common of all sleep disorders. What Are the Symptoms of Insomnia?…
