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Little-Known Signs of a Thyroid Disorder

Little-Known Signs of a Thyroid Disorder
A thyroid disorder can cause significant changes in your weight, skin, hair, and mood. Some symptoms can mimic signs of aging or stress. Learn more about common symptoms — as well as lesser-known signs of a potential thyroid disorder.
May 2nd, 2026
5 Life-Changing Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment

5 Life-Changing Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment
Your lack of energy, loud snoring at night, weight gain, and irritability could mean it’s time for a sleep apnea evaluation. Treatment for sleep apnea has life-changing benefits. Learn about them here. 
Apr 2nd, 2026
When to See a Specialist About a Sore Throat

When to See a Specialist About a Sore Throat
Having a sore throat is no fun. You’re drinking warm tea with honey and taking pain relievers, but they aren’t helping. Learn when you should seek specialist care for a sore throat.
Mar 12th, 2026
Why Does My Child Breathe So Loudly?

Why Does My Child Breathe So Loudly?
Do you hear your child when they breathe? Perhaps it’s a low-pitched sound or a wheeze. Your loved one needs to see a specialist who understands and treats noisy breathing.
Sep 2nd, 2025
What To Do If You Have Dander Allergies, But Want a Pet

What To Do If You Have Dander Allergies, But Want a Pet
You want a pet, but you’re allergic to cats or dogs. Don’t despair; it’s not a hopeless situation. Having a pet that produces dander can be manageable if you’re allergic to it — here’s what you can do.
Aug 1st, 2025

Could Your Child Have Tonsillitis?
Is your loved one crying because their throat hurts? When you look at their throat, does it have white spots? If so, your child has tonsillitis. It’s time to call the doctor for a same-day appointment.
Jul 1st, 2025

When to Consult Your Doctor About Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds often occur when you least expect them. Are your nosebleeds just an irritation that interrupts your day — or are they a medical problem? Here’s when nosebleeds should prompt you to consult a specialist.
Jun 4th, 2025

Will Eating Local Honey Actually Help My Allergies?
Has your spring been dampened by severe allergy symptoms? It’s no fun to go through a box of tissues in a couple of days. You’ve heard that consuming local honey might help. But would it really? Find out here.
May 6th, 2025
6 Ways to Avoid Strep When a Sore Throat Comes On

6 Ways to Avoid Strep When a Sore Throat Comes On
Viruses and bacteria aren’t just limited to one season — they’re always with us. Your body may give you clues when you’re about to get sick. Learn what to do when you feel a scratchy throat developing. 
Apr 11th, 2025
How to Tell if Your Child Has “Noisy Breathing”

How to Tell if Your Child Has “Noisy Breathing”
Do you hear noises when your infant or child breathes? If you’re hearing low or high pitched noises when your child breathes and the sound persists over time, seek expert attention from an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
Feb 1st, 2025
Signs You Could Benefit from Balloon Sinuplasty

Signs You Could Benefit from Balloon Sinuplasty
Do you have chronic sinus problems? If you suffer from blocked nasal passages, sinus infections, sinus headaches, or other ongoing nasal issues, it’s time to investigate a minimally invasive procedure called balloon sinuplasty.
Jan 14th, 2025
How to Prepare for Your Sleep Study

How to Prepare for Your Sleep Study
Is getting enough sleep a problem for you? If lack of sleep is making your life difficult and impairing your functioning, you may be referred for a sleep study. Learn how to prepare for this overnight test. 
Dec 2nd, 2024
Will I Ever Grow Out of My Allergies?

Will I Ever Grow Out of My Allergies?
Is this the time of year when you sneeze endlessly because of hay fever? Maybe your tough time of the year is spring when the trees start to bud. Will your allergies ever end? Learn about effective treatments.
Oct 10th, 2024
Why Am I Suddenly Struggling to Swallow?

Why Am I Suddenly Struggling to Swallow?
If you’ve experienced a time when you couldn’t swallow your food easily, you know it can be frightening. Learn about common reasons for dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, and why you need the help of a specialist.
Sep 9th, 2024
3 Must-Know Causes of Vertigo and Dizziness

3 Must-Know Causes of Vertigo and Dizziness
If you’ve ever had it, you know vertigo brings your world to a halt. It’s dizziness on steroids. Your world spins around and you lose your balance. Learn about three causes of this unsettling condition and how it’s treated. 
Aug 15th, 2024
My Hearing Is Getting Muffled — Should I Be Worried?

My Hearing Is Getting Muffled — Should I Be Worried?
Are you being cut off from conversations because you can’t hear what others are saying? If your hearing is muffled, it’s important to seek help from an ear specialist who can diagnose the cause and develop a treatment plan.
Jun 24th, 2024
Dealing with Sinusitis During Pregnancy

Dealing with Sinusitis During Pregnancy
Have you had recurring bouts of sinusitis? What if you get a sinus infection when you’re pregnant? Learn about effective ways to handle a sinus infection during pregnancy.
May 13th, 2024
4 Reasons Your Throat Hurts at Night

4 Reasons Your Throat Hurts at Night
Do you wake up at night to a sore throat? Is your throat frequently sore during the day even though you don’t seem sick? Make an appointment with an ear, nose, and throat physician to learn why your throat often feels sore.
Apr 9th, 2024
5 Signs Your Thyroid Is Off

5 Signs Your Thyroid Is Off
Your thyroid gland is a small but mighty organ, regulating your body temperature, metabolism, and more. When its production is out of balance, you may feel that your body has gone haywire. 
Mar 2nd, 2024

Tips for Beating a Sinus Headache
Are sinus headaches the bane of your life? Check out these tips for relief from the pressure a sinus headache brings to your eyes, cheeks, or nose so you have them at hand when needed.
Feb 1st, 2024
Do This Now If You Want to Avoid Sinusitis This Winter

Do This Now If You Want to Avoid Sinusitis This Winter
Do you often have a stuffy nose that leaves you breathing through your mouth? Sinusitis symptoms may get no better in the winter, with all that cold, dry air. Check out these tips to keep you breathing freely.
Nov 15th, 2023

Why Does My Child Keep Getting Ear Infections?
Do you feel like you’re treading water because you have to keep taking your baby or toddler to the doctor for repeated ear infections? Learn why ear infections are more common in babies and small children and how they’re treated.
Oct 1st, 2023
Our Favorite Remedies for a Sore Throat

Our Favorite Remedies for a Sore Throat
It’s easy to get a sore throat this time of year when the weather changes and allergies are active. Refresh your knowledge of effective remedies to soothe your sore throat. 
Sep 1st, 2023
What Most Don't Know About Meniere's Disease

What Most Don't Know About Meniere's Disease
Do you sometimes experience vertigo or ringing in your ears, along with other strange symptoms? You may have Meniere’s disease. Ear disorders like this one are rare, but when they occur, they can disrupt your life.
Aug 1st, 2023
Tips for Surviving Summer Allergies

Tips for Surviving Summer Allergies
Allergens aren’t active only in the spring and fall — they’re around in the summer months, too. Check out our strategies for keeping summer allergies at bay.
Jul 5th, 2023
I've Been Diagnosed with Meniere's Disease: Now What?

I've Been Diagnosed with Meniere's Disease: Now What?
Have you recently been told you have Meniere’s disease? You’re seeking relief from the head-spinning vertigo attacks or the tinnitus that causes annoying sounds in your ear you can’t shut out. Learn about treatment options.
Apr 4th, 2023
3 Ear Disorders That Can Affect Adults and Children

3 Ear Disorders That Can Affect Adults and Children
Your hearing is one of your five senses, and it’s a critical one. Severe ear pain, hearing loss, and vertigo are all disabling conditions. Learn more about these ear disorders and how they’re treated.
Jan 4th, 2023
Ear Infections: Adults Get Them Too

Ear Infections: Adults Get Them Too
You have ear pain. Maybe your ear is itchy or feels full of fluid. Ear problems require the attention of a specialist, since you could have an infection. After all, it’s not just children who get ear infections.
Oct 1st, 2022
It’s Not Just Snoring: The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

It’s Not Just Snoring: The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
You know you snore at night. Your partner may have even taped the sounds. If you snore and wake up feeling fatigued, you may have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Learn why treatment for this condition is important.
Sep 9th, 2022
Is It Allergies or Sinusitis?

Is It Allergies or Sinusitis?
You’ve got nasal congestion. Is it allergies or sinusitis? Should you call the doctor? Which one? Learn key differences between the two conditions and what you should do to feel better.
Aug 3rd, 2022
When Does a Sore Throat Warrant a Trip to the Doctor?

When Does a Sore Throat Warrant a Trip to the Doctor?
Sore throats are fairly common and usually resolve on their own. However, when the cause is a bacterial infection, such as with strep throat, plan on a trip to the doctor. Learn more about your sore throat and when you should seek medical attention.
Jul 13th, 2022

What are allergies?

Learn more about hay fever/allergic rhinitis, allergy testing and treatment options
Apr 24th, 2018

Throat Pain

An overview of common causes and treatment
Feb 22nd, 2018

What is earwax?

A summary of why earwax builds up and what to do/ not to do for relief.
Jan 16th, 2018
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