Occasional heartburn happens, then you move on. However, for some people, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a way of life, and it’s not a positive addition. In some cases, there are habits and lifestyle choices that make GERD more severe.
It’s easy to take speaking for granted until you open your mouth and … it’s not your voice. Any time your voice disappears or changes in unexpected ways, you have a voice disorder. Some types are common and easy to treat.
Breathing issues arise from many medical conditions, as well as some inherited genetic traits. Your local ear, nose and throat specialist is often the medical practitioner who provides the treatment to ease your breathing issues.
There are many ways you can lose or damage your hearing, but there are only two types of actual hearing loss: sensory and physical. It’s possible for one person to have both types, and it helps to learn the differences in treating your hearing loss.
Ringing in your ears rarely indicates a health problem, but it can be an annoying symptom, as well as one that often accompanies hearing loss. There are a number of ways to treat, eliminate, or mask the phantom sounds you hear.
Snoring isn’t always a big deal, but it is a symptom of a major health challenge called obstructive sleep apnea. The consequences of OSA are extensive, including a heightened risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, and heart disease.
Plastic surgery takes its name from a Greek word meaning “to shape or mold,” not from the use of synthetic materials. While some people assume it’s done only for cosmetic reasons, plastic surgery also restores function and fixes damage from trauma.
Commonly called ringing in the ears, tinnitus describes any sound you hear that’s not really there. It’s a symptom of other problems, not a condition on its own, and it’s often temporary. You need treatment only when it affects daily life.
Voice disorders sometimes result from involuntary spasms of the muscles that control the larynx. Botox® may be a somewhat surprising solution for the issue, but it has been used to treat vocal problems for more than 30 years.
A series of throat infections used to mean that a child was likely headed for tonsil removal. Today, though, sleep disorders are the main reason why a child may have a tonsillectomy. It’s a simple procedure, with a one-week recovery period.
When dry mouth is more than an occasional problem, you may need treatment to relieve the symptoms or the underlying cause of your condition. Sometimes dry mouth is temporary, but occasionally it’s a lifelong disorder.
The nose job is perhaps best known as an appearance-enhancing surgery that brings your nose into proportion with the rest of your face. However, rhinoplasty can also target conditions that affect the efficiency of your breathing.
Pollen production peaks in the spring, and for those who have allergies, these particles can drag down your enjoyment of the warming weather. There are pollen sources in Michigan that contribute the most. Here’s how you can avoid needless exposure.
Virtually everyone suffers from occasional dry mouth. A couple extra glasses of water and everything is fine. However, when chronic dry mouth develops, it can lead to other oral health issues. Making a few changes can lessen these effects.
When a common cold turns into a sinus infection, you’re in enough misery. You don’t need your teeth to start aching as well, yet pressure due to infection in your sinuses can cause upper molars to ache. It’s a common sinus infection symptom.
Many people are surprised to learn that rhinoplasty — also known as a nose job — has many therapeutic benefits as well as the obvious cosmetic improvements. Your nose is a key part of your respiratory system, a key factor in every rhinoplasty.
Swallowing can be rough during a sore throat, and it can be a major issue when it’s a chronic condition, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or a neurological disorder. Rarely, swallowing problems could indicate a life-threatening condition.
Contemporary hearing aids have the ability to transform your life from a closed and quiet world into a broad experience full of vitality. It takes most people about two weeks to fully appreciate the benefits of their new hearing aids.
Occasional dizziness is no big deal — as long as the sensation is mild and it ends as fast as it starts. Balance disorders tend to occur frequently, or with a severity that makes it difficult to drive, walk, or even to simply stand up.
Exercising when you have asthma has some extra challenges since the workout itself can bring on asthma symptoms. However, with attention to a few aspects of your activities, you can still take part while reducing the risk of breathing difficulties
Kids and ear infections are a common combination, with virtually every child having at least one earache at some point. For some, the problem is more frequent, and it can persist without more advanced treatment.
Dry mouth isn’t only uncomfortable, it can dampen your enjoyment of food, and harm your digestion and even your dental health. There are many potential causes of dry mouth, as well as several self-care options that should ease your symptoms.
While exposure to the sun is a common contributor to skin cancer, some types of the disease can develop on skin that’s rarely exposed. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so now is a good time to learn more about early warning signs.
Age-related hearing loss is often accompanied by the symptom of tinnitus, or phantom noises that you can hear in the absence of external sound. These can be minor, or they may be so loud that you can’t concentrate on anything else.
The health risks associated with obstructive sleep apnea are enough to keep you up at night. When breathing stops due to relaxed throat tissue blocking your airway, you won’t get the deep sleep you need. Here’s why treatment is essential.
Deciding to have a nose job — medically called rhinoplasty — can be based on aesthetic or functional concerns. Your nose is a surprisingly complex structure, and successful rhinoplasty requires a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon.
The symptoms of sinusitis typically accompany the common cold and, with some rest and chicken soup, resolve in about a week. Chronic sinusitis, however, is like a cold that goes on and on, and it might not get better without treatment.
Thousands of balloon sinuplasty procedures have helped people with chronic sinus conditions breathe easier since 2005. Also called balloon catheter dilation surgery, this minimally invasive procedure offers a fast and easy recovery.
Generally, neck lumps result from minor concerns, such as enlarged lymph nodes due to a cold or cysts and ingrown hairs. However, certain lumps might be more serious warning signs. Learn to recognize the differences.
Having protruding ears could make your child a target of teasing from classmates. While this rolls off the back of some, others are sensitive and may be open to the idea of reconstructive surgery to address the issue, a surgery called otoplasty.
Discover the best tips for preventing swimmer’s ear, symptoms to watch out for, and where to turn for treatment if you need it.
The nose job has long been associated with correcting the appearance of a mismatched nose, but there are often times when this complex plastic surgery has medical reasons behind it. This may be due to injury, illness, or genetics.
If you suddenly lose hearing in one ear, you may think you have a sinus infection or allergies and put off a visit with a specialist. However, you may be experiencing sudden hearing loss, which is different from losing your hearing as you age.
The human nose is a marvel, performing a key role in your senses and your ability to breathe. It’s the second role that drives people to a rhinoplasty, helping them free up their airways. Read on to learn why a nose job is about more than looks.
Hearing loss is fraught with frustration, but when it’s joined by the phantom sounds of tinnitus, communication may become difficult or impossible. Beyond addressing hearing loss, however, hearing aids may reduce the aggravating effects of tinnitus.
You may think your chronic stuffy nose is just allergies. But if it fails to respond to medications or is accompanied by other symptoms, it may be something more serious.
On May 16th, Dr. Adam Rubin and the Lakeshore Professional Voice Center will host an evening of wonderful performances at Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theater in Royal Oak, MI in honor of World Voice Day.
Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance will welcome laryngologist and singing voice specialist Dr. Adam Rubin, author of The Vocal Pitstop, as the special guest speaker during Oakland University’s annual “Voice Day” event.
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a medical issue happening in no less 1 % of the adult population. Patients experiencing ET dysfunction normally give grievances of hearing loss or sensation of pressure or plugged ear.
See how your local community was part of a worldwide transformative event showcasing performances from patients who made the comeback from their lost voices.
Overall, the big message here is to rest, warm-up, amplify and a repertoire is vital to your performance.
Overall, a big message is always to avoid clearing your throat. If you feel that there is something in your throat, quickly exhale a large amount of air (no voice), then swallow several sips of water, gently inhale through your nose.
