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As with all allergies, how your body’s immune system reacts to future allergic reactions to food is very unpredictable. The symptoms of a food allergy can change throughout your lifetime, decreasing or increasing in severity. Even if you know that you’re allergic to a food, you may not have the same symptoms every time you… Read More

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) announced that Chicago ENT one of the largest ear, nose, and throat practices in Illinois, and part of the ENT Partners family of practices has opened its newest practice location at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in the Lakeview area of Chicago on August 29,… Read More

If your child has a blocked or runny nose, you may give them cold medicine and wait several days to see if their symptoms improve. But if the symptoms worsen or linger, it could be time to visit a pediatric ENT. Pediatric ENTs treat various conditions affecting young patients’ ears, nose, and throat. Keep reading… Read More

Do you have a constant case of the sniffles? Is your nose always itchy? You may have allergic rhinitis or allergies. A runny nose, itchiness, congestion, and other uncomfortable symptoms often accompany allergic rhinitis. Keep reading to learn more about allergies, how allergic rhinitis could be responsible for your chronically runny nose, and ways to… Read More

The interconnected ear, nose, and throat systems enable you to hear, breathe, smell, and taste. These systems are essential to your sensory experience. If something goes wrong in one area, it can significantly impact your quality of life. Many conditions can affect this system, and an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist can help you… Read More

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways in your lungs. Your airways become inflamed, irritated, and narrowed during an asthma attack. Early warning signs occur right before or at the start of asthma attacks. Recognizing these symptoms can help you to prevent an asthma attack from worsening or stop it from happening…. Read More

Do you suffer from allergies? You’re not alone. Allergies affect millions of Americans and are triggered by various allergens. Allergens cause allergic reactions, and many things can cause allergies, like pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, insect venom, medications, and certain foods. Allergies may lead to uncomfortable symptoms, making your life less pleasant or downright… Read More

Do you often experience nosebleeds while working out? These may be more common than you think. A nosebleed, also called epistaxis, is blood loss from your nasal membrane. The nasal membrane is the thin tissue lining the inside of your nose. Nosebleeds can occur in one or both nostrils and may be caused by different… Read More

Sinusitis, commonly called a sinus infection, occurs when bacteria and germs build up in your sinuses and cause an infection. Sinus infections are often due to a cold, flu, allergies, or structural issues. Given that cannabis can help treat infections and reduce inflammation, a recent study suggests that people with sinus issues could benefit from… Read More

Mouth breathing causes snoring. For many married couples, it can be a recurring argument. Snoring can drive your partner crazy and mean endless sleepless nights unless they decide to move to the spare bedroom. But a small sticky strip can change all that, according to a small group of devotees. Dr. Michael Friedman, medical director… Read More

As you age, the delicate skin on your eyelids can become saggy, droopy, or puffy. This excess skin may cause you to look tired and older than you are. In some cases, the excess skin might make it hard to open your eyes, affecting your vision and ability to see. If you’ve noticed signs of… Read More

Does it seem like you no longer have the same energy levels? Are you always tired, no matter what you do? You might ignore constant fatigue since everyone gets exhausted at some point, especially after a long day. But relapsing exhaustion could indicate needing to see a doctor to help determine what’s causing your tiredness…. Read More

Has your stuffy nose lingered longer than usual? You might have sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection. There are different causes and types of sinusitis. How long your sinusitis lasts usually depends on the type and cause of the sinus infection you’re dealing with. Keep reading to learn more about sinusitis and how long… Read More

Do you wake up in the middle of the night gasping or briefly struggling to breathe? Does your partner frequently complain that you snore? These are some signs of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway muscles in the throat relax as you sleep, restricting airflow. Not getting enough… Read More

Many people occasionally experience cotton or dry mouth, especially when they’re under stress, nervous, or upset. However, when your mouth always feels parched or if you have trouble swallowing, the feeling can be more than uncomfortable. A dry mouth can be a side-effect of the medication you’re taking or a symptom of a potentially serious… Read More

Do you often feel like the world is moving all around you, even when standing still? Do you ever find that you lose your balance and can’t stay upright? These are some of the symptoms of a condition called vertigo. Vertigo can be a semi-permanent or permanent condition depending on the cause. If you have… Read More

During the winter months, it’s normal to get sick more. But with COVID-19 now part of the conversation, what does that mean? It’s difficult to know for sure, but some evidence suggests that like cold and flu season, COVID-19 increases seasonally as well. Keep reading to learn if symptoms of COVID-19 are worse in the… Read More

Are you experiencing pressure around your nose, forehead, and eyes? Does your face feel like it’s overly full? These are some of the more common signs of having a sinus infection. Your sinuses are tiny, empty spaces that connect the inside of your nose. They’re found behind your forehead and cheekbones. When you have a… Read More

Do you suffer from frequent sore throats? Does your child always seem to have ear infections, month after month? These are only some of the many afflictions that an ear nose throat (ENT) specialist, also known as an otolaryngologist, can treat. Ear, nose, and throat specialists can also treat sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, and… Read More

Cold and flu season is here again, and with that comes the continued concern that your symptoms could be COVID-19. Although the onset of body aches, sore throat, fatigue, fever, headaches, runny nose, and cough caused by the flu are anticipated to a certain extent, now you also have to worry about if you could… Read More