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The Dangers of Tooth Infection

Apr 9, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Swollen gums, halitosis, and cavities are serious concerns, but may be insignificant problems compared to greater dangers of tooth infection: hepatitis, cancer, heart disease, and more. Bacteria in the mouth can multiply in damaged teeth and migrate throughout the body, causing significant damage. Symptoms of a Tooth Infection Damaged teeth … Read More

Coronavirus and Eye Health: Keep your Guard Up

Apr 7, 2020 · Rochelle Nataloni · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

A recent study evaluating patients with COVID-19 revealed that while the tears of the majority of infected patients tested were clear of virus, samples taken from the back of the nose and throat were brimming with COVID-19. According to the authors of the study, which was published online in Ophthalmology, their findings show … Read More

10 Dry Mouth Remedies

Apr 1, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

I used to take a medication that caused my mouth to dry out. Fortunately, I only needed to take it periodically, but I never enjoyed having a sticky, dried out mouth that made it hard to swallow and made me feel like I could drink gallons of water without finding … Read More

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Remedy or Scam?

Feb 3, 2020 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Some in the media have touted apple cider vinegar as a miracle cure-all. Wishful thinking, sadly. Miracle cure-alls are few and far between. Having said that, there is some research that supports apple cider vinegar's use in certain conditions. So let’s delve into the science—limited though it may be—of this … Read More

Clear It Up! Post-Nasal Drip Remedies

Jan 31, 2020 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Post-nasal drip is the accumulation of mucus, usually in your sinuses, that moves down the back of the nose into the throat. It can be an annoying and disruptive condition, but one that's treatable by post-nasal drip remedies, both pharmaceutical and natural. Your body makes about one to two quarts … Read More

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What To Do About Dry Eye Syndrome

Jan 28, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The National Eye Institute estimates 5 million people over age 50 suffer from dry eye syndrome. This lack of a healthy tear film in our eyes leaves the person uncomfortable and prone to eye irritation. Dry eye syndrome may be due to the eyes not producing enough tears or the … Read More

Getting Sick After Flying? How to Prevent That Cold or Nasty Sinus Infection

Jan 23, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

With literally billions of people traveling by air every year now, researchers are finally starting to gather and publish more data about the health risks associated with airplane travel. In terms of the common cold, it is now well-accepted that acute respiratory infections are frequently experienced after air travel. So … Read More

Mold Exposure Treatment

Jan 20, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

In our post "Mold Exposure Symptoms and Treatment", you learned that living or working in water-damaged homes or buildings can lead to a wide variety of mold exposure symptoms ranging from allergies and fatigue to more severe diseases. You were introduced to the concept that mycotoxins (the toxic byproducts secreted … Read More

Vertigo Exercises: You’ve Never Tried “Particle-Repositioning Maneuvers”?

Jan 16, 2020 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You've heard of vertigo, but do you know what benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is? It's a common inner ear problem that produces a false sense of spinning, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). Many of us will experience one or more episodes of BPPV … Read More

Phantom Smells: What Are They and What Do They Mean?

Oct 21, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Ever smelled smoke, burnt toast, or sewage when there was no such scent around? You could be one of millions who experience phantom smells, or phantosmia, as it’s known in the medical community (more on that in the sidebar "What is Phantosmia?"). According to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head … Read More

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