You’ve probably encountered someone or heard the story of having one’s tonsils removed, but don’t know much about why. Like having wisdom teeth removed, it seems like one of those things we all do. But, the truth is that most people go their entire lives without needing to have their tonsils removed, but if you’ve
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Hearing Loss in Children: Signs and Symptoms
If you’re a new parent, you might have a lot to worry about. But, hearing loss in children isn’t something to dismiss— in fact, it’s the number one birth defect in the United States and can be caused by many different things, some of which are unknown. Although there’s no easy way to treat hearing
What You Should Know About Swimmer’s Ear
With spring and summer approaching, you might be more than ready to hit the lake for a relaxing swim. If you’ve ever had an outer ear infection, commonly called swimmer’s ear, you might be a little more hesitant— and rightly so. They can be painful, uncomfortable, and even require medical treatment. However, if you experience
What Causes Vertigo?
If you’ve ever experienced the sensation that the world around you is moving while you’re not, you’ve probably experienced vertigo. It’s a fairly common sensation that most people experience at some point in their life, but sometimes vertigo can be a more serious problem that can have dangerous consequences. What Is Vertigo? It’s most commonly
Your Breathing Problems Solved
Difficulty breathing through your nose is a common symptom of many viral infections like the cold or flu. In these cases, your stuffy nose would get better over a week or so. But if you experience chronic breathing problems, another condition might be the cause! Breathing difficulty can greatly affect your quality of daily life,
Are Q-Tips Damaging Your Ears?
Despite the warning printed clearly on every package—”do not insert into ear canal”—most Americans still reach for Q-tips when it’s time to clean their ears. If you’re one of them, you may be setting yourself up for a range of uncomfortable and sometimes serious ear problems. The ENT specialists at Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat
Stop Snoring for Better Sleep
Snoring can be an annoyance to both you and your significant other. Determining the root cause of your snoring can help you find the treatment that is right for you. Learning how to manage your snoring and taking preventative measures can lead you to a better night’s sleep! Read on to find out what might
Find Relief from Constant Ringing in Your Ears
If you’ve ever left a loud concert with a persistent ringing in your ears, you’ve experienced tinnitus. For many, it fades within hours or days — but for millions of Americans, that ringing, buzzing, or hissing becomes a chronic companion that interferes with sleep, concentration, and daily life. While there’s no universal cure, tinnitus is
How to Prevent Winter Sinus Problems
With winter quickly approaching, you can expect a higher risk of certain sinus problems. With the upcoming season, you might experience a stuffy nose with congestion from temperature changes and the common cold becoming more common! There are a few simple things you can do to prevent winter sinus problems from occurring. Keep Your Air
Determining the Cause of Your Sore Throat
A sore throat is a common annoyance that comes with many different illnesses. Determining the cause of your sore throat is essential to receiving the proper treatment, so how can you tell the difference between common sore throat causes? Here, we will take a look at common causes of a sore throat and how to
