The Claim: Humming Can Ease Sinus Problems
Humming and sinus problems New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Dealing with a cold is bad enough, but when it leads to a sinus infection, the misery can double. Some researchers have proposed a...
View ArticleWhen Sinus Problems Won’t Go Away
Chronic sinus problems New York Times, By Ingfei Chen The humble sinuses, those hollow cavities hidden in the bones around the nose, usually draw little appreciation. But nothing makes one yearn for...
View ArticleSleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Sleep apnoea cancer risk New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at...
View ArticleSleep Apnea
A Look at Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is very common. In fact, some people have sleep apnea and don’t even realize it. If you feel tired a lot during the daytime despite getting eight hours of sleep per...
View ArticleHow to Tell When Your Child Needs a Tonsillectomy
Unfortunately, you cannot just push a button on your son or daughter and get a read-out as to what is wrong with them. You can go to the doctor and get a diagnosis for symptoms, viruses, and bacterial...
View ArticleNasendoscopy
by Ashleigh Elkins Definition – about nasendoscopy Nasendoscopy is a minor procedure that is usually performed in the clinic setting to assess the structures of the nose and throat. It involves using a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Stridor in Children
If you have ever heard a high-pitched wheezing sound when your child breathes in, you have heard stridor. This condition is the result of your child’s airways being blocked or obstructed in some way....
View ArticleTreating Sinusitis in Children
Our sinuses are air-filled cavities located near our nasal passages. Similar to those nasal passages, our sinuses are lined throughout the interior by mucous membranes. There are four distinct types...
View ArticleOrigins of Nasal Septoplasty
About Nasal Septoplasty By Ashleigh Elkins Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to straighten the nasal septum. The nasal septum is a structure made of cartilage and bone that divides the...
View ArticleSinusitis, Polyps and Allergy
What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis or sinus infection is a painful condition which can disrupt our daily life. For some, a sinus infection is a temporary problem which will resolve itself after a week or so....
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