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
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Snoring can be cute (say, if your beloved partner lets out a cute little “snort” every once in a while as they sleep), or it can be extremely loud and obnoxious (especially if you are keeping your partner awake). There are different reasons you may snore, but there are also a few things you can
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If you often have headaches, you may be in too much pain to really care why you are having them. However, the reasons behind your headaches do make a difference, so that you and your doctor can find a way to stop them and make you feel better. So how do you distinguish between a sinus
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Sinusitis isn’t just annoying – it can be very painful, and it can affect every area of your life, from working to playing to even sleeping. You have a few options when it comes to dealing with your sinusitis; one of these is balloon sinuplasty. Read on for some more information about balloon sinuplasty and how
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Q: What are nasal turbinates?A: The nasal turbinates are out-croppings of bone covered with mucous membranes on the sides of the nasal passages. There are three turbinates on each side of the nose- lower, middle and upper (also called inferior, middle and superior). Enlargement of the lower turbinates is referred to as turbinate hypertrophy
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Use of intranasal steroids for rhinitis and sinusitis delivered directly to the nasal mucosa have been a mainstay of treatment for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinitis for decades. Nasal spray delivery systems have been used for over 30 years. Basically, steroids are potent anti-inflammatory medications and did decrease a number of symptoms associated with nose
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Breathing is, really, something we take for granted – until there is a problem and you just aren’t breathing as you should be. Nevada Sinus Relief is here for you if sinus issues are keeping you from working, playing, and even relaxing. Read on for more information about how Nevada Sinus Relief can help you! What conditions
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Nose breathing versus mouth breathing has numerous benefits that can impact our health. When we are born, nature conditions us to breathe preferentially through the nose. In fact infants are obligate nose breathers. First, breathing through the nose allows for humidification and filtering of the air we breath and deliver to the lungs.
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Do you suffer from multiple sinus infections every year? If you require treatment for a sinus infection four or more times a year you may fall into a category known as recurrent acute sinusitis. There may be different reasons for recurring infections including immune problems or allergies. However, many people with recurrent acute sinusitis
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