What To Know About Decongestants
An estimated 12% of the U.S. population is congested at any given time. Congestion can interrupt your breathing, make you snore, dull your sense of taste and even keep you from smelling the fresh flowers at Roger’s Park. Decongestants are one popular option people turn to for congestion relief. How Do Decongestants Work? When things…
Ear Pressure and Altitude Changes: What To Know
When you board a flight at Jack Brooks Regional Airport, you check to make sure your passport is handy, you have a handy neck pillow, and your in-flight entertainment is within reach, whether that be a crime thriller you picked up at the gift shop or a movie you’ve preloaded onto your phone. Some frequent…
Ear Hygiene: Understanding Safe Practices
We all want to take the best care of ourselves possible. For you, that might look like drinking less caffeine or stretching your shoulder after a long day paddling around Cooks Lake. For others, it could be adding a weekly run into their exercise routine. However you like to practice self-care, it’s essential not to…
The Connection Between Sinus Infections and Tooth Pain
A bad toothache can make you grumpy, interrupt your sleep and ruin your favorite Riverside Grille meal. While your mind might jump straight to dental issues when that pain pops up, there is another possible cause: sinus infections. How Do Sinus Infections Cause Tooth Pain? Your sinuses are air-filled pockets behind the face. A sinus…
The Impact of Acid Reflux on Throat Health
Many people have experienced that uncomfortable burning sensation in their chest or queasy feeling in their throat after drinking too much coffee or eating a rich meal, otherwise known as acid reflux. While some cases of acid reflux are mild, only popping up occasionally, others are chronic. Throat issues are one possible side effect of…
Recognizing the Signs of Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) prevents your vocal cords from opening all the way when you breathe, causing an airway blockage. Recognizing the signs of VCD and its causes is the first step in managing it. How Do I Know If I Have Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Common signs of VCD include: Common Causes of Vocal Cord…
Understanding and Treating Postnasal Drip
Postnasal drip is a common and frustrating symptom wherein excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat. Postnasal drip doesn’t always look the same for everyone, but common symptoms include: Let’s take a look at some common causes of postnasal drip and what you can do to find relief. Common Causes of Postnasal Drip…
Managing Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Nasal polyps are tear-shaped, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose and sinuses. While they can be worrying, they’re usually harmless and don’t require removal unless they start causing symptoms. What Are the Symptoms of Nasal Polyps? If your nasal polyps grow large enough, they can obstruct the nasal passage, leading to the following…
Could Your Glasses Be the Culprit Behind Sinus Pressure?
An estimated 28.9 million people are diagnosed with chronic sinus infections each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). If you wear glasses and suffer from sinus issues, you might have noticed a frustrating pattern where your glasses seem to worsen that pressure. Let’s take a look at why this happens and what you…
What To Know About Allergy Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, can happen to anyone, but they’re more common in people with conditions that dry out the nasal lining— like allergies. How Do Allergies Cause Nosebleeds? Your nose has tiny blood vessels that help warm and moisten the air you breathe. Because the vessels lie close to the surface of your nose, dryness…
