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Deviated Septum: How to Manage Symptoms

May 23, 2017 · Jay Roland · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

A deviated septum is a condition you may have had from birth, or it can result from a broken nose or similar injury. Regardless of its origin, a deviated septum can affect your breathing and lead to chronic congestion and sinus infections. Treatments for deviated septum symptoms can be as … Read More

Dealing with Dysphagia: A Difficult-to-Swallow Condition

May 8, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Dysphagia is a condition that can occur at any age, although it’s more common in older adults. It falls into one of the following categories: Esophageal dysphagia: This is the feeling that food gets stuck in your throat or in your chest. Oropharyngeal dysphagia: This occurs when certain conditions weaken your … Read More

4 Natural Cough Remedies: How to Cure Your Winter Cough

May 4, 2017 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Whether it's keeping you up at night, interrupting meetings at work, or leaving your throat sore, a persistent cough is never fun. Over-the-counter cough medicines can contain harmful ingredients, like pseudoephedrine, codeine, and antihistamines, which, if taken in excess, can be toxic. Many ingredients in these preparations have similar effects, … Read More

How to Remove Ear Wax

Apr 20, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Your ear wax may not appear like a vital bodily function, but it plays an important role in your ear health. Ear wax (also spelled as one word: earwax) is a yellowish, waxy substance called cerumen, and it is produced by glands in the ear canal. Its job is to … Read More

What Are Adenoids, and What Do They Do?

Mar 20, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The adenoids are two fleshy bumps of tissue at the back of the throat, just above the tonsils. In fact, they are often referred to as nasopharyngeal tonsils. Buried deep within the soft palate (roof of the mouth), our adenoids—unlike our tonsils—are not directly visible. Along with the tonsils, adenoids … Read More

Detached Retina: Symptoms and Treatment

Jan 4, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Your retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of your eyes. Its job is to send visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. A detached retina means it has been lifted or pulled from its normal position. Sometimes, small areas of the retina become … Read More

Deviated Septum: Symptoms and Treatments

Jan 3, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The nasal septum is the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity of the nose in half. Sometimes it can deviate to one side, which narrows or blocks the nostril and can make breathing difficult. In most cases, deviated septum symptoms and the condition itself pose no serious medical … Read More

Vertigo: Symptoms Call for Screening and Treatment

Dec 15, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

What is vertigo? It’s caused by vestibular (balance) system disorders that originate in the inner ear, where balance is regulated. Vertigo symptoms can lead you to three types of the condition: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): This occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the utricle (one of the structures of … Read More

Halt Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dec 8, 2016 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. It affects approximately 25 percent of people older than 74 years and its prevalence is increasing. AMD is characterized by damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina. This part of … Read More

Sinusitis Symptoms and Sinusitis: How to Find Relief

Sep 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Sinusitis, also known as sinus infection, is an inflammation of the sinus tissue. When experiencing sinusitis symptoms, your sinuses become blocked with fluid, bacteria, viruses, and fungi can grow and lead to an infection. There are several types of sinusitis. The main differences are the severity and length of flare-ups. The Centers … Read More

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