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 It? It’s most commonly
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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 the course of a week or so. But if you experience chronic breathing problems, another condition might be the cause! Breathing difficulty can greatly affect your quality
Are Q-Tips Damaging Your Ears?
Despite it directly stating on the package “do not insert into ear canal,” most Americans are still using Q-tips to clean the inside of their ears. If you’re one of these people, you could eventually end up with some bothersome symptoms. ENT specialists in Alabama see this problem all the time, but many individuals are
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 gone to a loud concert you’ve probably experienced tinnitus or, a ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is often temporary, but for some people it can be chronic and distract them from everyday activities. This ringing, buzzing, or hissing has many causes and, although there isn’t exactly a cure, there are some things
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
Manage Chronic Sinusitis with a Balloon Sinusplasty
Sinusitis is a very common sinus condition affecting the nasal passages, that prevents easy breathing through clear passageways. Sinusitis is actually the swelling and inflammation of the sinuses, which therefore causes the improper drainage of mucus. This can then eventually lead to an infection (or sinus infection). In order to provide relief, patients can have
Allergens You May Encounter This Fall
With each season comes new allergens present in our environment, and fall is no exception to this. In addition to the back to school season germs, fall allergens will be another daily obstacle. This blog will discuss the fall allergens you may encounter and how to deal with them before allergy treatment is needed. Ragweed
3 Ways to Manage Spring and Summer Allergies
It’s no fun to have to stay inside as soon as the weather gets nicer because of seasonal allergy symptoms. However, once managed, allergies can become easier to live with when you take charge of your treatment. Follow these three steps and you will be on your way to managing your allergies so that you