Mucus is a normal part of life that we normally pay no attention to. We may even forget that there is mucus at the right parts of our respiratory tract, keeping us healthy by trapping germs and escorting out of the body. Sometimes, the consistency and volume of mucus changes. Slight changes such as mucus […]
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When one encounters a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing now and then, it may take months or even years for them to realize they are exhibiting allergy symptoms. When we begin to discuss the idea of allergies, only certain factors come to mind. Most people recognize allergies as they relate to the environment, to
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Bad breath. It’s a problem most of us wish to avoid whenever possible. If you spend time brushing in the morning and at night and you floss your teeth and drink plenty of water throughout the day, it is only right to expect that your breath would be relatively fresh most of the time. The
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If we were to take a poll, chances are we would see that the colder weather we experience this time of year coincides with a higher number of sore throat complaints. Is it something in the air? Sort of. Initially, the dry air we are constantly engulfed in during the winter months may cause a
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This is a time of year during which more people may find themselves in the air – literally. Flying to another city, state, or country can be a fun adventure. That is unless you get sick after being in close quarters with dozens of other people. Patients who visit our St. Louis sinus center often
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Sinus infection is a common condition that you know you don’t want to experience again once you’ve had one. The pressure, pain, and fatigue that characterize this infection can make it difficult to get out of bed. To know how to decrease your chances of getting a sinus infection, it helps to know what might
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We usually associate budding trees and blooming flowers with allergies, not frosted grass and frigid temperatures. Because of this, there are many people who struggle all winter long with symptoms they cannot understand. The truth is, there is such a thing as winter allergies. When you know this, you can be prepared should symptoms arise.
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Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can severely compromise long-term health and wellness. For this reason, reliable treatment is critical. While there may be lifestyle modifications that can alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea, such as losing weight and sleeping with the head slightly elevated, medical treatment may be an immediate necessity. CPAP has
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Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies knows that it isn’t just the transition from spring to summer that can create problems. Fall is also a time of year when pollen counts might rise and air gets dry and, believe it or not, mold may thrive. The increase in indoor time may not help allergy sufferers.
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Nasal congestion can be frustrating even if it only lasts a few days. If you seem to struggle to get enough air to pass through your nasal airway, you may have come to rely on decongestant sprays more than you’d like. These products are easy to obtain over-the-counter and do provide fast relief. Sometimes, that
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