Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Getting sick around the holidays is never fun. A bad cold or flu can cause you to miss out on meals with friends, workplace parties and trips to the Chapungu Sculpture Park for the light displays. With so much on the table, it’s crucial to know what conditions are and aren’t contagious. With sinus infections,…
What To Do About Anosmia on Thanksgiving
The scents of roast turkey and buttery mashed potatoes, alongside a pumpkin pie stuffed with cinnamon and nutmeg, make Thanksgiving a treat for the nose, as well as the taste buds. However, if you’re dealing with anosmia, a loss of smell, those Thanksgiving foods don’t pack quite the same punch. Not only will you miss…
How Does Otosclerosis Affect Hearing?
There are several factors that can interfere with your hearing, from exposure to loud noise and aging to ear infections and earwax blockages. One culprit you might not have considered is the bone remodeling in your ear—a condition called otosclerosis. How Does Bone Remodeling Interrupt Hearing? The bones in your ear are constantly remodeling. While…
Dos and Don’ts of Wearing a CPAP Machine
Although the exact number is hard to pin down, an estimated 1 billion people (aged 30 to 69) worldwide have obstructive sleep apnea. The condition can interrupt sleep and cause you to add an extra shot to your Dark Heart Coffee Bar latte. Luckily, a CPAP machine can help. A CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)…
Pumpkin Patch Allergies: How To Handle Mold, Dust and Ragweed
It’s that time of year again: time to run through the pumpkin patch at The Bartels Farm looking for the perfect orange gourd to carve. Before you head to the patch, let’s take a look at a few common fall allergens to watch out for and how you can protect against them. Three Fall Allergens…
How To Stop Mouth Breathing at Night
There are two types of breathing: through your mouth and through your nose. You’ve probably heard people talk about mouth breathing before, often implying something is wrong with the person doing it. But that isn’t true at all! Mouth breathing could result from septum problems preventing you from breathing through your nose, or it could…
What is a CPAP Machine?
A CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine is a standard treatment for sleep apnea—a condition that causes you to stop breathing while you sleep. In addition to breathing pauses, sleep apnea can lead to one or more of the following symptoms at night: Daytime symptoms may include, but are not limited to: Let’s take a…
Why Do My Ears Hurt When I Blow My Nose?
A stuffy nose is a mild but unpleasant symptom. It can prevent you from enjoying the smell of flowers in Bittersweet Park or the taste of your favorite meal. When you’re dealing with congestion, blowing your nose is a natural response. But many don’t know that there’s a right and a wrong way to blow…
What Does Septoplasty Recovery Look Like?
Septoplasty, a procedure to correct a deviated septum, is a pathway to easier breathing and maybe even less frequent snoring. While many show interest in correcting their deviated septum, fear of a long recovery process can cause them to shy away from treatment. Let’s examine how long a septoplasty recovery takes and how you can…
What To Know About Deviated Septum Surgery
Your nose has a thin wall of cartilage and bone that separates your nasal cavity into two halves. The wall is crooked for some people, a condition called a deviated septum. A deviated septum can be mild enough not to cause symptoms or severe enough to cause disrupted breathing, headaches, congestion and snoring. Septoplasty is…