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Sinus Infections
Sinus infections are painful. You have sinuses around your eyes and behind your nose, any of which can harbor an infection. The first sign you may have a sinus infection is a dull, throbbing pain…
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Treating Canker Sores
A canker sore is a painful ulcer that often develops within the mouth or tongue, but can also be found within the throat or on the lips. Canker sores should not be confused with cold…
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What is a Tonsillectomy?
What is a Tonsillectomy? Need a tonsillectomy? Tonsillectomies have been practiced for over 2,000 years. A tonsillectomy is a surgical operation to remove the palatine tonsils. Tonsils are two glands located at the rear of…
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What is Auricular Hematoma?
If you’ve ever watched a boxing or MMA fight on television then chances are good that you may have noticed something a bit odd and maybe a bit disturbing about some of the fighters—their ears. Some…
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How to Deal with a Deviated Septum
Has your otolaryngologist told you that you have a deviated septum? If so, you may be wondering what this condition is, what issues it could possibly cause and when it might be time to have the…
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Can Balloon Sinuplasty Improve My Sinus Issues?
Find out how this simple procedure could relieve your severe and unrelenting sinus problems. Breathing easy shouldn’t be difficult; however, if you are someone who is prone to sinus infections then you may feel like…
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How is a Cleft Palate Treated?
A cleft palate is a birth defect that affects the shape and formation of the roof of the mouth, causing a split in either the soft tissue or the bony portion. This condition occurs early…
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What is Sinusitis?
If you’ve ever suffered from a stuffy nose, facial pain, and pressure around the nose, cheeks, and eyes, or experienced postnasal drip (in which nasal mucus drains down your throat), then you’ve experienced a sinus…
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Signs of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers affect more than 55,000 Americans every year and can develop anywhere in the mouth, nose, throat, and sinuses. Early diagnosis is important for ensuring the best possible prognosis. Regular checkups with…
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Treating Sore Throats
It started as a small itch, but now it’s completely bloomed into a sore throat. Do you know the best way to treat it? No matter the cause, your doctor can help you alleviate the…
