Nasal Congestion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The medical term for a stuffy nose is nasal congestion, which manifests as a feeling of fullness inside the nose with reduced...
Read moreClogged Ears: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Steven Kmucha, MD
It is common for people to experience sudden stuffiness in their ears, which is often short-lived. More often than not,...
Read moreWhat Causes Strep Throat and When to See a Doctor
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as “strep throat,” is a mild but contagious bacterial infection that affects the larynx, tonsils, and/or pharynx...
Read moreSore Throat: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Sore throat, or pharyngitis, is characterized by pain and discomfort in the throat. It is generally a mild problem that...
Read moreReasons Why You Have a Constant Runny Nose
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
A runny nose is characterized by excessive nasal discharge. Also known as rhinorrhea, it results from swelling or irritation in the...
Read moreReasons Why We Sneeze and How to Manage It
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
An uncontrollable burst of air that comes out forcefully and suddenly via the nose and mouth is termed as a...
Read moreHow to Manage Pharyngitis at Home
By Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS
The pharynx is part of the upper aerodigestive tract or system, closely connected to the airway. Pharyngitis refers to inflammation...
Read moreTonsillitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped structures located at the side of the throat near the back of the tongue,...
Read moreEarwax Buildup: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The ear canal is lined with sebaceous and ceruminous glands that produce a greasy, viscous substance called cerumen, more commonly known...
Read moreVertigo: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The sensation of moving, tilting, or spinning surroundings or the feeling that you are in motion or falling despite being...
Read moreHow to Relieve Earache at Home
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Earaches refer to a sharp, dull, or burning pain sensation in one or both ears, and the pain may be...
Read moreEarache: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Pain in the ear often arises from problems in the ear or structures close to the ear. The pain may...
Read moreWhite Spots in the Throat: Causes, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Candy Sebold, DDS
White spots at the back of the throat or on the tonsils can be a symptom of a variety of...
Read moreHomemade Air Freshener Recipes to Banish Foul Odor
By Shelby Grande, RD, LDN
Air fresheners have become a household item over the past several years. They are domestic essentials that are commonly found...
Read more7 Home Remedies and Exercises to Stop Vertigo
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Vertigo is not the same as being lightheaded. People with vertigo feel as though they are actually spinning or moving...
Read moreHow to Stop Sneezing: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
Your nose and throat are lined with extremely sensitive mucous membranes that can get easily irritated by an inhaled allergen....
Read moreHow to Stop a Runny Nose: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
A runny nose is characterized by excessive discharge or drainage from the nose. This is generally caused by infections or...
Read moreHome Remedies for Sore Throat and Self-Care Tips
By Steven Kmucha, MD
A sore throat is not a medical condition in itself, but a symptom of some other problem such as bacterial...
Read moreHow to Manage Strep Throat at Home
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus (strep bacteria) and is characterized by a sore throat, headache, fever,...
Read moreHow to Relieve Nasal Dryness at Home
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The inner walls of your nasal passage secrete some amount of mucus on a daily basis. This sticky, viscous fluid...
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