“Super” Foods for a Sore Throat
September is the unofficial start of cold and flu season, and one of the primary symptoms in Goodyear is a sore throat. That burning, scratchy sensation in the throat is often the first sign of an upper respiratory infection. Sore throats usually clear up after a few days, but in the meantime, they can leave…
10 Things You Can Do to Treat Tonsillitis at Home
Tonsil infections are a common ailment for kids in Goodyear—a rite of passage for many. Doctors frequently turned to surgery in the past but are far less likely to pick up a scalpel nowadays, preferring to see if home remedies will do the trick instead. Why the Tonsils are Prone to Infection The tonsils are…
Different Headaches & How to Treat Them
Most everybody in Goodyear experiences the occasional headache. Like snowflakes, no two headaches are alike. Being able to determine the type of headache you are suffering from is key to treating it effectively. Causes & Symptoms of Headaches If you think a headache is a headache, you’re wrong. There are many different types of headaches,…
When Should I Make an Appointment with an ENT Doctor?
ENT doctors treat a wide range of conditions for patients of all ages in Goodyear – but many people have a limited knowledge of exactly what they do. Having a thorough understanding of the wide scope of their knowledge will help you determine when it’s time to make an appointment with an ear, nose and…
Age-Related Hearing Loss Genes Identified
The most common causes of hearing loss in Goodyear are aging and noise exposure. Hearing protection can help prevent hearing damage from noise, but there is little you can do to stop age-related hearing loss (medically termed presbycusis). The results of a new study help shed light on the genes responsible for hearing decline in…
Goggles Could Offer Vertigo Patients At-Home Diagnosis
About 4 in 10 people in Goodyear experience a balance disorder sometime in their lives. Dizziness is more common as we age; one of the most widely-reported forms is vertigo, characterized by a sensation of movement – people often liken it to a spinning room. It can be hard to diagnose vertigo, but a new…