Why Are You Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose?
At one time, all you had to worry about when waking up with a stuffy nose was the common cold or allergies. But now in the age of COVID-19, feeling even the slightest bit off can be a red flag. While it’s important to get a COVID test if you experience telltale signs like dry…
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine if You Have Allergies/Asthma
After a long year of dealing with COVID, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of two FDA-approved vaccinations. While the vaccines are in limited supply and currently being allocated to vulnerable communities first, many are still weighing the pros and cons to figure out if the vaccine is…
Can Milk Consumption Increase Mucus Production?
Many parents avoid giving their children milk when they have a respiratory infection or if they have asthma. If you do this, you’re not alone. The old wives’ tale that drinking milk triggers excess mucus has persisted for centuries. However, research shows that drinking milk does not actually impact mucus production, and that it actually…
Are Pregnant Women More Likely to Experience Tinnitus?
Pregnancy is an exciting time for many, but it comes with its fair share of unpleasant symptoms and side effects. Many people experience nausea, fatigue, soreness and swelling, but did you also know pregnancy can cause tinnitus? What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound with…
What Are the Most Common Voice Disorders?
When we speak, air passes from the lungs through the vocal cords (also called vocal folds), which are two bands of muscle tissue within the larynx, causing them to vibrate. This vibration produces sound. Anything that causes difficulty producing sound naturally and comfortably is a voice disorder, which can be medically treated. Below are two…
Common Types of Vocal Cord Damage
The vocal cords are located inside the larynx, also known as the voice box. As you speak, air moves from the lungs through the vocal cords, causing them to vibrate. Any condition that prohibits the vocal cords from vibrating and producing your natural voice is considered a voice disorder. Two common voice disorders are vocal…