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…
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…
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…
How ENT Issues Affect Your Rest and What to Do About It
A variety of ENT conditions can have an impact on your overall health, and some can even disrupt your sleep, leaving you feeling fatigued. These ENT conditions can range from sleep apnea to chronic pains that make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Consider the following ENT conditions that may impact your rest along…
How To Help Your Child with Excess Earwax
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance in the ear canal. It benefits our ears in several ways, though too much of it can cause discomfort. If your child is complaining about itching or discomfort because of too much earwax, here’s how you can help them. Earwax Has an Important Role Earwax…
Why Do My Ears Itch?
Itchy ears can be distracting and uncomfortable. Sometimes, ear irritation can indicate an underlying issue. Here are some potential causes for ear itching and what can be done to help alleviate it. Ear Itching Triggers Causes for ear itching can vary and may include allergies, earwax buildup and dry skin. Explore some of the causes…
What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
Even if you haven’t heard the term “Valsalva maneuver,” you probably know what it is. It is a breathing technique used for several reasons: one reason is clearing your ears. What Does the Valsalva Maneuver Entail? There are only a few steps involved in the Valsalva maneuver. They are: You can maintain these steps for…
