What Is Anosmia?
One of the known symptoms of COVID-19 is loss of smell, known medically as anosmia. However, if you experience anosmia, there is no need to panic – there are many potential causes for the condition, many of which are temporary. Below is an overview of how the olfactory system works, common causes for anosmia and…
Can a Beetle Help Your Allergies?
Ragweed pollen is one of the most common weed allergies. The plant’s lightweight pollen is a trigger for hay fever symptoms, including stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. One small beetle is trying to help millions of people all over the world by eating the plant. Beetle Study The Ophraella communa beetle is native to…
4 Tips for Better Sleep
Getting enough sleep is crucial for your health, but many of us don’t get a full eight hours every night. Below are four tips your sleep doctor at Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center recommends to help you get to bed early and stay asleep longer. The Importance of Sleep According to the National Sleep…
A Better Treatment for the Common Cough
For ages, the treatment for a child coughing was to buy one of the many varieties of cough syrup from the store. Experts now advise against this and some are even recommending the use of honey instead. The Downside to Cough Syrup Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics…
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
While we should all be getting eight hours of sleep a night, factors like stress or a busy lifestyle prevent many from reaching that goal. When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, getting enough sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising. Why Is Sleep Important for a Healthy lifestyle? The Center for…
Cellphone Usage Linked to Risk of Head & Neck Injuries
Pew Research Center estimates that 81 percent of Americans now own a smartphone; this number has more than doubled since the first survey of phone ownership was conducted in 2011. The impact of increased cellphone usage goes beyond the dinner disruptions and the rise in distracted drivers; it can lead to an increase in head…
Is Deep Sleep the Key to Preventing Dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.8 million Americans and is especially common in older adults. About one out of every 10 people in Medford aged 65 and over have dementia or Alzheimer’s, characterized by declines in memory, thinking and behavior. There is no cure for this type of cognitive decline, but a new study indicates that…
New Hope for Chronic Headache Sufferers: Nasal Surgery
Headaches are a common health complaint in Medford. We all experience them occasionally, but some people suffer through chronic headaches and a host of related symptoms, one of which is obstructed breathing. New research shows that patients who opt for sinus surgery don’t just end up breathing better—they also notice a significant reduction in their…
Unusual Causes of Chronic Cough in Medford
There’s nothing unusual about a cough; it’s a basic reflex meant to help rid the throat of mucus and other irritants. Coughing is considered chronic when it lasts for more than three weeks. Those suffering from chronic coughs in Medford might have an underlying medical condition causing their symptoms. Reasons for a Persistent Cough Everybody…
Natural Ways to Relieve Acid Reflux
If the worst meal experience you have had involved the line “Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup,” consider yourself lucky. Many people in Medford suffer from acid reflux following mealtime. Personally, we think cheesecake is a much better way to wrap up dinner. Antacids and other medications aren’t always effective, but there are natural…