Ways To Keep Your Voice Healthy
Whether giving a presentation at work, reading stories to your children, or enjoying a conversation with your spouse out to dinner at The Bottle, you use your voice all the time. In fact, it’s easy to take your voice for granted until you start having problems with yours. While most of us experience short-term hoarseness…
How Safe Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Sinusitis is a condition characterized by facial pain and pressure, nasal congestion, discolored nasal discharge and postnasal drip. These symptoms are usually due to a virus or exposure to allergens, like pollen at Big Spring Park. If these symptoms persist for 12 weeks or longer, the sinusitis is considered chronic. Most cases of chronic sinusitis…
What Is Anosmia?
Anosmia has recently been in the news for its connection to COVID-19. But what is this mysterious condition? Loss of Smell Anosmia is the medical term for a complete loss of smell. Your sense of smell is a simple process. A substance, such as the scent of a flower, releases molecules, which travel up your…
Are You Burping Excessively?
Burping is a normal bodily function that occurs when your body needs to release excess air from your digestive system. While there is no specific definition of what constitutes excessive burping, if you feel like you are burping more than normal, you may want to seek relief. Below are the major causes of excessive burping….
Why Your Ear Itches
While a common and annoying problem, an itchy ear is not usually cause for alarm. Determining why you ear itches is crucial, as the cause dictates the treatment. Below are the most common reasons why your ear may be itchy Ear Infections An ear infection occurs when you have a virus or when bacteria becomes…
The Dangers of Ear Candling
Ear candling is an ancient technique some believe can draw out earwax and treat sinus infections. Not only is the process ineffective, it is also dangerous. What Is Ear Candling? Ear candling has been traced back to the spiritual healing beliefs of the Hopi Indians. The process involves placing the tapered end of a 10-inch…
Can Rain Affect Your Health?
Rain doesn’t just dampen our moods (and yes, that pun is intentional); it may also affect our physical health. The Link Between Rainy, Cold Weather & Poor Health If you’ve ever heard somebody in Huntsville say “I’m sick of the rain!”, they might mean that literally. Damp, cold weather can worsen muscle aches and pains,…
Winter Nosebleeds Common in Alabama
Now that we are into the third week of November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, winter weather (or what passes for it in northern Alabama) is beginning to settle in. Not only does this mean an increase in colds and flu; it also increases the likelihood that you will experience a nosebleed. Knowing…
Can Nasal Surgery Cure Your Headache?
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints in Huntsville and Madison—even when it isn’t election season! Many factors can cause chronic headaches, including obstructed breathing. Patients who undergo sinus surgery often aren’t only able to breathe better afterward; they might also experience a drastic reduction in the number of headaches. Surgery May Offer…
What Effect Does Sleep Apnea Have on Mood?
The link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a number of physical health complications, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes has been well-established. New research shows that Individuals with this sleep disorder in Huntsville and Madison are also at risk for depression, anxiety and other affective (mood) disorders. The Link Between OSA…