Sinus Health and Sleep Apnea: How They’re Connected
Sinus conditions, such as chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction or structural abnormalities, can significantly affect your sleep quality. In fact, there’s a well-documented correlation between sinus conditions and poor sleep quality, particularly regarding the connection between sinus issues and sleep apnea. How Do Sinus Conditions Affect Sleep? When you’re suffering from a nasal blockage of any…
Winter Air and Your Sinuses
No doubt about it: the flu is going around. This year is shaping up to be a big year for the flu, considering last year’s flu season was especially severe. But even if you’re not sick, winter can bring many complications to your sinuses and breathing. Let’s discuss the effects winter can have on your…
What You Need to Know About Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
You may be unfamiliar with the term “Eustachian tube,” but you are probably very familiar with the sensation of your ears popping when you drive up a steep hill or take off in an airplane. That popping is the sound of your Eustachian tubes balancing air pressure. If you have a condition that causes your…
Warming Up Your Voice for Public Speaking
Just like a saxophone player needs to warm up their instrument before a performance, it’s a good idea to warm up your voice before giving a big speech. Below, we’ll go over some effective vocal warm-ups that will help you speak well and protect your voice. Bookmark this page for your next speech, performance, lecture…
What Kind of Sore Throat Do I Have?
Not all sore throats are created equally. Many factors can cause a sore throat, and irritation can occur in various areas of the throat. Due to these variables, sore throats are commonly organized into three subtypes: pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis. Let’s discuss the differences between the three so you can understand how to manage your…
What Is Labyrinthitis?
Labyrinthitis (lab-uh-rin-THY-tus) is a problem inside the inner ear that manifests as extreme dizziness and vertigo. It occurs because the inner ear is inflamed. The inner ear, in addition to helping you hear, is a critical piece of your vestibular system, which maintains your sense of balance. The labyrinth is a part of the inner…
What to Know About Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids are lymph tissue located just behind the nasal passage, similar to the tonsils. They are a part of the immune system, filtering germs that enter the body through the nose and mouth. Adenoids are mostly only present in children; as your body develops and your immune system gets stronger, your body no longer needs…
What is Hay Fever?
The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis, an allergic reaction that can occur because of various allergens that aren’t limited to pollen. That makes allergy testing critical if you think you might have hay fever. The term “Hay Fever” was first used by physician John Bostock in a paper he wrote and read…
How Sinus Issues and Dental Problems Are Related
Did you know that dental issues could be the root cause of some sinus problems? More than 40% of sinus infections in the maxillary sinuses, the air-filled spaces located behind your cheeks and above your upper teeth, originate as a dental infection. For patients dealing with sinus discomfort, understanding this connection can be key to…
What to Know About Earwax Impaction (Linked to Chronic Ear Pain)
Earwax, medically known as cerumen, plays a crucial role in protecting your ears. Produced naturally by glands in the ear canal, this waxy substance traps dust, debris and other small particles before they can reach the inner parts of the ear. It also has antibacterial properties and helps maintain proper moisture levels within the ear…