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What Is Benign Sinus Disease?
Benign sinus disease is the inflammation and swelling of any combination of the four pairs of sinuses: frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid. While typically not life-threatening, benign sinus disease can wear down the normally healthiest of sufferers; however, many cases respond to home treatmen
Post Sinus Surgery Recovery
Recovery from sinus surgery can take two days to several weeks depending on the extent of the surgery. After surgery the patient can go home, but he should avoid activities like driving, swimming, etc. for two days because of the general anesthesia he was given.
Hyperthyroid Symptoms
When people have an overactive thyroid, their body will have a surplus of hormones and may begin to exhibit hyperthyroid symptoms. Though the symptoms of hyperthyroidism vary from person to person, there are several common symptoms that warrant a trip to the doctor's office for further testing. The
Normal Soil Nitrate Levels
Nitrate, NO3, is a molecule composed of the elements nitrogen and oxygen. Growers require adequate nitrate levels for growing grow grass and grains and feed for farm animals. In addition to magnesium and calcium, nitrate is one of the 16 nutrients that help crop nutrition and performance. Maintainin
How Do I Cure a Sinus Infection?
The National Center of Health Statistics states that 32 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus infections. They have symptoms such as nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, coughing, bad breath, impaired ability to smell, and head and face pain. These effects can get in the way of normal activities.
How Do You Get an Overactive Thyroid?
IntroductionYour thyroid is a gland that regulates everything that pertains to metabolism in your body. The thyroid produces two main hormones called triiodothyronine and thyroxine that are responsible for a wide range of activities from controlling body temperature to the regulation of...
Anna Nicole's Thyroid Condition
Anna Nicole Smith suffered from bouts of depression, and she had very public weight fluctuations, but despite these symptoms, did anyone ever test her for thyroid disease? We may never know whether before her death, Anna Nicole was diagnosed or treated for thyroid disease. But we do know that the co
Transient Hyperthyroidism of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Pregnancy
During the first trimester of pregnancy, a small percentage of women develop a form of hyperthyroidism that is accompanied by severe form of morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum. This article looks at this short-term hyperthyroidism, known as transient hyperthyroidism of hyperemesis grav
Are There Strep Throat Complications You Should Know About?
Strep throat can cause several problems ranging in severity from being just a nuisance to more serious long-term health compromising problems.
Hearing Aids - Digital Technology versus Analog Technology
Readers discuss and compare digital and analog hearing aids, which are the primary technologies used in hearing aids.
People - Alexander Graham Bell and Deafness
Alexander Graham Bell and his connection to the deaf community.
Help With Fentanyl Withdrawal
Fentanyl is an opiate drug similar to morphine, but much more potent. Typically this drug is administered to patients who are either experiencing chronic pain from a medical condition or for pain treatment immediately following surgery. Fentanyl works by binding certain receptors in the brain to mak
Sinus Congestion Symptoms
Sinus congestion is a common condition that can be quite uncomfortable or even painful. It is caused by the cavities around the nasal passages becoming inflamed and swollen. This nasal congestion can cause a variety of symptoms and can lead to infection, most frequently the common cold. When the nas
Thyroid Disorders & Heart Risk
The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in your neck above the collarbone. The thyroid disperses the hormones that regulate your metabolism, which controls every organ in your body including your heart.
Sounds Like Home - A Story of Growing Up Black and Deaf in the South
Full review of the autobiographical book Sounds Like Home, a deaf woman's story of growing up black and deaf in the South.
Remedies for a Stuffy Nose
A stuffy nose is a common occurrence for many people, especially those with allergies or a sensitivity to many forms of air pollution. The problem is created when the nasal passages become irritated and trap mucus inside them, which can exhibit a feeling of pressure and may also lead to a headache.
Why Do My Ears Feel Plugged?
Plugged ears can be caused by a few different things including fluid in the ear, excessive ear wax, changes in atmospheric pressure, or, if you're an eight-year-old-boy, because your best friend dared you to stick gravel in them. This article will talk about the different causes of plugged ears