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What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Aug 15, 2018 · Jim Black · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

There was a time when eye care specialists could do nothing to stop the advance of age-related macular degeneration. Advances in medical therapy offer the potential of halting the vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration and, in some instances, restoring lost vision. But what is age-related macular degeneration? And … Read More

Antihistamines: Uses, Types, and Side Effects of a Popular Allergy Medication

Jul 31, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Antihistamines are medications that help relieve or prevent allergy symptoms. Most are available over-the-counter (OTC) and come in the form of tablets, liquid, nasal sprays or gels, and eye drops. As the name suggests, antihistamines reduce or block histamine, a chemical produced by the body during an allergic reaction. Antihistamine … Read More

6 Ways to Avoid Pinkeye

Jul 26, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Oh pinkeye, you always choose the best times to visit. Your attractive symptoms (crusty, pink, itchy, and watery eyes) are so easy to disguise—if eye patches were in fashion, that is! Since they’re not, it’s time to learn what pinkeye is, what causes it and how to treat it, or—better … Read More

Light Sensitivity? “Photophobia” May Be Part of the Picture

Jul 13, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Light sensitivity or photophobia is eye discomfort in bright light. Bothersome light sources may include sunlight and harsh indoor lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent light from old-fashioned bulbs. Light sensitivity is a common symptom that may be accompanied by headache. In most cases, it’s not due to disease. However, … Read More

Sore Throat Causes and Treatment

Jul 13, 2018 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Sore throats often begin with a slight tickling sensation that progresses to a painful irritation, which ultimately makes swallowing and talking difficult. But what are the most common sore throat causes, and what's the best way to treat a sore throat? The condition—also called pharyngitis—occurs when your throat becomes infected … Read More

Nose Bleeds: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them

Jul 13, 2018 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Most nose bleeds occur on the front of the nasal septum—the tissue that separates the two sides of the nose. Other types happen higher on the septum or deeper in the nose, which makes them harder to control. However, they are rarely, if ever, life-threatening. What Causes Nose Bleeds? They … Read More

Blocked Ear? Treatment and Prevention of “Swimmer’s Ear”

Jul 11, 2018 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Even if you’re not a regular swimmer, you may experience a blocked ear—the condition many call "swimmer’s ear"—from time to time. A blocked ear may indicate an infection and inflammation of the outer ear canal. As with any ailment, it helps to understand the proven ways to prevent the symptoms … Read More

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Jun 27, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Increased pressure due to fluid buildup is glaucoma. But, is glaucoma hereditary? Having a relative with glaucoma, such as a parent or sibling, means you are at higher risk of developing the disease. There are racial or ethnic risk factors point to a genetic disposition to glaucoma: Glaucoma is six … Read More

Normal Eye Pressure: Does It Mean You’re Not at Risk for Glaucoma?

Jun 13, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Normal eye pressure varies throughout the day, just like blood pressure. It’s internal eye pressure, medically called intraocular pressure, or IOP. And again, like blood pressure, normal eye pressure is defined by a range of numbers. In this case, 12 to 22 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), the scientific scale … Read More

Do You Have Trouble Swallowing? You’re Not Alone

May 25, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If you have trouble swallowing, you have dysphagia. If that trouble swallowing is associated with pain, it’s called odynophagia. These are big words for an annoying—and potentially dangerous—disorder that most of us call “trouble swallowing.” According to the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders, the number of those who have trouble … Read More

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