“Voicebox” is a somewhat erroneous term. You might have, at one time in your life, imagined your voicebox as a literal box inside of your throat. The reality is somewhat weirder, and not really box like at all. When people use the term “voicebox,” they’re usually referring to an organ in your throat called the […]
Imagine you’re in an old school noir movie and you play a detective. You’re trying to find a killer (and you’re being rather hard-boiled about it, whatever that means) and you have just one clue: the suspect is afflicted with Swimmer’s Ear. So there’s an extended montage (with dramatic music) as you dig through old […]
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Alright, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you may think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem to reach might spring to […]
Typically, a cough is a symptom of allergies or illness. But your cough is usually sporadic and only lasts a few days. You shouldn’t be coughing every day, all day. But sometimes, coughs can last for a long time. You aren’t feeling sick but your cough is sticking around stubbornly. You cough when you’re seeing […]
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We realize a lot of people love winter. And we understand, the snow is pretty, chilly temps can sometimes be pleasantly invigorating, and we all enjoy building snow sculptures. But there are a few downsides. While your body is out in the cold for extended periods of time, it leaves your immune working hard to […]
It may be your thyroid You’ve heard that before. Your best friend has some experience with thyroid problems and suggested over dinner that you may be coping with a similar issue. It turns out thyroid conditions are fairly common. In fact, some approximations suggest that somewhere around 200 million individuals worldwide suffer from thyroid problems. […]
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You’re most likely reminded of your childhood when you’re dealing with a sore throat. In those days, your sore throat remedies were simple: taking the day off from school and eating lots of chicken noodle soup. Or maybe you eased your sore throat with cough drops and your favorite Netflix show. A sore throat was […]
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Most of us are familiar with the old cliche “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”. And it’s true. Humidity is oppressive and inescapable. Activities are less fun when you’re having a hard time breathing through the muggy air. And humidity can also be more than annoying, it can trigger a sinus infection. How do […]
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Snoring is something that’s annoying to you and your partner but it’s usually viewed as not much more than an aggravation. However, a condition called sleep apnea can frequently be the cause of snoring. When you’re asleep, you can suddenly stop breathing because of sleep apnea. You should definitely take sleep apnea seriously because though […]
Ah, Spring! After a long winter, it’s wonderful to finally open those windows, take a deep breath of fresh air… and start sneezing. Okay, the sneezing part isn’t so great. But there’s no questioning the reality: allergy season is here. In general, allergy season goes from March through October of any given year. So, are […]