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…
Is Ear Popping Dangerous?
You’ve probably experienced that uncomfortable feeling where your ears are full of water and then, suddenly, you hear a popping noise. While this popping sound can be unnerving the first time you hear it, there’s usually no need for alarm. Ear popping arises when there’s a sudden shift in the pressure between your middle ear…
What To Know About Vocal Fry
Vocal fry, the lowest register of your voice, often compared to a creaky sound, is a hot-button topic. While it’s frequently discussed, most people don’t know what it is or why it happens. Let’s dissect vocal fry to help you better understand it. Why Does Vocal Fry Happen? When you talk, the two muscular bands…
What To Know About Tonsil Stone Removal
Tonsil stones are tiny lumps that form on your tonsils. These pebble-like lumps form when minerals, food particles and bacteria or fungi get trapped in small folds in your throat called tonsillar crypts, where they harden over time. While the main symptom is bad breath, they can lead to other issues like a cough, sore…
Understanding and Relieving Ear and Sinus Pressure
If you’ve ever felt a heavy, full sensation in your ears or sinuses, you know how uncomfortable it can be. It can make simple tasks like sleeping, enjoying your favorite foods or even focusing on daily activities difficult. Understanding what causes this pressure and how to relieve it can help you feel better faster. What…
What To Know About Viral vs Bacterial Sinus Infections
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the tissues lining your sinuses. Sinus infections come with unpleasant side effects like facial pain and a stuffy or runny nose. The common cold, fungi, allergies, bacteria and other viruses are common causes of sinus inflammation. Let’s explore two of these causes—viruses and bacteria—and how their…
Common Causes of Nasal Obstruction
Nasal obstruction refers to anything that blocks the easy flow of air through your nose. It can leave you feeling like your nose is full or you can’t take a deep breath. Other symptoms that may arise from nasal obstruction include pain or pressure in the face, runny nose, changes in sense of smell, snoring…
What To Know About Tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a condition where scarring develops on the eardrum due to calcium deposits, causing it to thicken or harden. While it often goes unnoticed because symptoms are mild or absent, severe scarring can lead to hearing loss. Let’s explore what causes tympanosclerosis and the treatment options available. What Causes Tympanosclerosis? The exact cause of…