Why Do You Clear Your Throat (And How to Care for It)
Clearing your throat may seem harmless, but it can indicate an underlying medical condition if it’s persistent. It can also cause damage to your throat, so if you find yourself perpetually clearing your throat, consider seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor. They can assist you with finding the underlying cause and guide treatment…
How To Stay Active With Hearing Aids
It’s important to care for your hearing aids by handling them gently and routinely keeping them dry, so it may seem counterintuitive to wear them while working out. With proper care, hearing aids can help enhance your workout experience and even keep you safe. Hearing Aids and Working Out There are a few reasons you…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are common, affecting roughly 60% of Americans at least once in their lifetime. While most are not cause for alarm, about one in ten are serious enough to require medical attention. Being familiar with the signs can help you make an informed decision about whether the nosebleed can be easily…
Are Your Sinuses Causing that Headache?
Eye issues such as dryness or itchiness are uncomfortable, but pain behind the eyes is often debilitating. This feeling can be caused by a variety of reasons, including sinus infections. Understanding the source of the headache behind your eyes is key to finding relief. Sinus Infections Sinusitis causes a buildup of pressure within the nasal…
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…
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…
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…
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…