Sore throat is one of the most common problems that people have in the winter when they come to the medical clinic. There are many different causes of a sore throat, including bacterial or viral infections. Although a sore throat usually resolves without any complications, there are times that antibiotic treatment is required. There are …
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The ability to continue exercise during high-intensity sports such as cycling is dependent on both physiologic factors and the perception of fatigue. Sports Endurance/ Nasal Airway | Dallas ENT Group | Dallas, TX In 2008 Ansley, et al (1) showed that head cooling significantly decreased the perception of fatigue and increased the exercise time to …
Ear wax, also called cerumen is a water resistant coating in the ear canal that protects the skin of the canal from water damage, infection, trauma and debris. If it accumulates it is usually not noticeable, but can lead to hearing loss as well as pain/infection. Normally it is supposed to migrate from near the …
The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and nose. It equalizes the pressure of the ear and is often responsible for the pop sensation that you may feel as you are gaining elevation if you ride on an airplane or drive your car up a mountain pass. If there …
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