It is estimated that 30-50% of adults are predominant mouth breathers! This is despite mounting evidence that nose breathing is much more beneficial to your health. In fact, nose breathing increases oxygen levels in your blood and aids sleep, reduces snoring and improves alertness during the day. Studies demonstrate that nasal blockage increases the chances …
Nasal obstruction is common – one study estimated a prevalence of 25% in adults. However, determining the correct cause and selecting the right treatment to solve the problem is very important . Certainly ENT specialists have used examination with a telescope or endoscope as well as CT imaging to diagnose the problem and extent or …
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There is a plethora of nasal sprays available over the counter now and it may be difficult to figure out exactly what purpose each has. Let’s try and classify nose sprays and this should clarify their use. Nasal Steroids: Examples include Flonase and Nasacort as well as generic variations of these. Nasal steroids have been …
The eustachian tube is the tube or canal between the middle ear (the chamber behind the ear drum) and the back of the nose (nasopharynx). This tube functions to equalize the pressure in the middle ear and the ambient (outside) pressure in the environment. For example, when we go up in altitude (increase elevation in …
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Do your ears feel clogged up and stuffy all the time? It may be just annoying for some, but for others it can be quite painful and worrisome. There are a few different reasons why your ears may feel stuffy – are you wondering how serious this problem might be and if it’s time to …
