Given the similarities between symptoms, identifying an ear infection can be challenging, especially during allergy season and when the barometric pressure changes. Because of the potential long-term damage that persistent ear infections can cause, visiting an ENT is wise if you’ve got symptoms that won’t go away after a few days or are severe (such as a […]
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How can you tell if you’ve got a sinus headache or some other sort of condition causing pain in your head? You can typically distinguish a sinus headache by understanding what to look for in relation to the location of your pain, time of day, duration, other sinus-related symptoms, and how you respond to decongestants and other
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Have you ever wondered what leads to a crooked, off-center nose? Or felt like only one nostril works at a time when breathing? If this sounds familiar, you may have a deviated nasal septum. Read on to understand what causes septum deviation and if treatment is worthwhile. Genetics and Injuries Often Cause Septum Deviation The most
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Do your ears sometimes feel full or like they need to pop? Have you ever felt sharp ear pain while flying or driving up a mountain? These symptoms may be caused by pressure abnormalities in your ears. Understanding the basics of ear pressure can help you identify issues and prevent discomfort. How the Ears Work Naturally
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Persistent ear congestion is generally a symptom of a larger condition, not a condition by itself. Ear congestion refers to a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears, often accompanied by a reduced ability to hear. Getting help for this kind of problem can improve your quality of life. At Del Rey, MD, we can
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It is not always easy to know when a person has a voice or swallowing disorder. For many people, this is a condition that may not seem like a disorder but perhaps the start of a cold or a cough. Other times, a person may not realize there is anything wrong because they have had these
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It can be deeply uncomfortable when it feels like there’s something in your ears. Muffled hearing, ear pain, dizziness, and ringing ears are just a few of the troubles you may feel when your ears feel clogged. Ear congestion can have a variety of causes, from issues within the eustachian tube to the buildup of earwax.
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A hoarse, scratchy voice is one of the most common signs of an illness like laryngitis. For others, however, the cause of their hoarseness is harder to identify. In medical terms, a hoarse voice is known as dysphonia, and there are multiple underlying causes that one of our medical professionals can diagnose. By seeing a doctor for
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Winter may not be known as the season for allergies, but it has become widely seen as the flu season. Because colds, influenza, and other viral infections are so common this time of year, many people overlook subtle signs that could indicate they have winter allergies. These are four of the most commonly overlooked winter allergy
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Estimates show that nearly one billion people worldwide between the ages of 30-69 years suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. This condition occurs when a person frequently stops breathing during their sleep. In some cases, the constant pausing can wake the patient up, causing them to be tired during the day. Although there is an array of causes for
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