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 […]
Each year more than 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer (oropharyngeal cancer). And that’s sad because oral cancers can have a fairly high rate of mortality. Most of these people are 60 or older old, but not all. Oral cancer isn’t very aggressive, so that isn’t why it has a high mortality rate. Instead, […]
Nosebleeds are typically nothing more than a nuisance, especially aggravating because they can strike anytime and anywhere. It can be more than a little uncomfortable when a nose bleed occurs in a situation such as a family dinner or first date. Usually, those stop pretty fast, particularly if you apply a little direct pressure. But […]
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It’s impossible to self-diagnose cancer. But it is certainly something you may worry about; you wouldn’t be the first to lose some sleep wondering whether your sore throat is caused by allergies or something more serious. Your symptoms can only be effectively diagnosed by your doctor. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible […]