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Tonsil Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Sep 17, 2020 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Have you ever had the sensation that something’s stuck in the back of your throat and you’re not sure what it could be? You cough a few times and try to clear your throat, but that weird feeling just won’t go away. There’s a possibility it could be a tonsil … Read More

Best Flu Treatments: 7 Reliable Remedies for Relieving Flu Symptoms

Sep 11, 2020 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Influenza—better known as the flu, is a nasty viral infection that strikes millions every year, both in the winter and spring. If you have full-blown flu, you will likely feel very unwell and may be confined to bed for a day or three. And you may be looking—like all of … Read More

How Far Does a Sneeze Travel?

Jun 30, 2020 · Larry Canale · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

As long as we frequent public places—grocery stores, malls, plazas, restaurants, offices, schools, airports, train stations—it’s bound to happen. Someone walking toward us lets loose with a spontaneous sneeze. Can the germs suddenly floating in the air make us sick? To answer that question, let’s first address this one: How … Read More

Eating for Eyesight: Which Foods Protect Your Eyes?

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Can what you eat affect your eyesight? And which foods protect your eyes? Research shows that three particular carotenoids, each of them antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, play a role in good vision: lutein, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. Studies verify that astaxanthin protects the eyes against damage and daily wear-and-tear[1], decreases eye … Read More

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How to Use a Neti Pot to Stop a Runny Nose

Apr 28, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Maybe you’ve seen one in an ad, or you have a friend who’s tried using one. If you haven’t tried one yourself or seen one in action first-hand, the neti pot may seem like an absurd, strange home remedy. But don’t let your skepticism hold you back from what may … Read More

How to Find a Thyroid Doctor or Endocrinologist

Apr 22, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Thyroid hormones affect every single cell of your body, profoundly impacting how you think, look, and feel. About 20 percent of women and 10 percent of men have abnormally low thyroid hormone levels. If you are one of these people, it's important to find the right medical help. Here's how … Read More

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Vitamin D May Assist BPPV Treatment

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The room is spinning but you’re simply standing still. The dizziness and spinning associated with vertigo can be completely debilitating, oftentimes leading to nausea and vomiting. But what causes vertigo, and how can you fix it? Studies show that benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is associated with osteoporosis and poor … Read More

A Meniere’s disease diet may help control symptoms

A Meniere’s Disease Diet May Reduce Your Symptoms Naturally

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

If you suffer from Meniere’s disease, you know how debilitating, frustrating, and worrisome the condition can be. But you don’t have to suffer, and you don’t have to take medications with unpleasant side effects or get surgery to find relief. A variety of dietary strategies can help you reduce your … Read More

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

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