Migraine is a condition where a patient complains of severe headache that happens in stages and recurs accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting and nausea. Sensory changes called an aura might occur right before the onset of the headache. The triggers, symptoms, severity, and frequency differs among individuals where some might report at least one episode weekly, while others …

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when an individual does not receive enough oxygen to their brain during sleep. Oftentimes, this manifests as loud snoring or gasps for air at night. Although this may seem like a minor inconvenience, ignoring the signs of sleep apnea can lead to more serious consequences. Types There are two types of sleep apnea: …

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians are doctors who specialize in treating conditions associated with those features. The field of medicine that ENTs practice is called “otolaryngology.” Some of the issues that ENT doctor treat might seem obvious (sore throat, ringing ears, etc.) while others might surprise you. In this article, we’ll discuss both the more common, well-known health issues …

Sleep apnea is a medical condition we have all heard a lot about, but for those affected, it can have a terrible effect on their sleep and general health. Although the numbers of people suffering from sleep apnea have been growing in the last few years, the figures of those who may be affected have been rising too. The Cleveland …

Prevalence Sleep apnea can be a crippling condition that affects an astounding 18 million adults in America. In regards to children, it is difficult at present to approximate the frequency of youth who have the condition, however, a minimum occurrence of 2 to 3% is likely. Additionally, sleep apnea happens at all ages and both sexes. Symptoms Persistent snoring is …

Putting the Brakes on Life When you suffer from a migraine, your entire life put on hold. The pain is so droning and excruciating, that you’re lucky if you can even leave your bed. While the official cause of a migraine is still unknown, ear, nose, and throat doctors can point to a few potential factors that could be influencing …

Most people think of sleep apnea as something that impacts adults. It’s estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which can result in decreased quality of sleep and tiredness during the day. But it can have a more significant impact on children. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops and starts. Symptoms …

At one time or another, everyone has had a headache. Headaches come in various forms; some are mild and dissipate as quickly as they appeared. Others, however, can be excruciating, causing the sufferer to seek medical treatment. Knowing what causes a headache, its different types are and how you can treat them effectively, can save you both time and a …

Having to take your child to a specialist can be worrisome. You may fear that there’s something serious going on with his/her ears, nose, or throat. Just remain calm and know that whoever your primary physician referred you to see will find the problem that is plaguing your little person and start a treatment that will hopefully ease your little …

Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder. It involves a person’s breathing while they are asleep, specifically a repeated interruption in breathing. There are two forms of apnea and each one can be potentially dangerous. Central Apnea People with CSA will have regular interruptions in breathing while asleep. The brain is not properly telling the body to breathe. It …

Dizziness when standing up, otherwise known as orthostatic hypotension, affects about 6% of the population, more so for older individuals as 20% of those 65 or older suffer from this. Experiencing this can cause some stress in addition to the physical ailments as sufferers oftentimes do not understand what caused it or what can be done about it. Fortunately, it …

Imagine that on most days you feel like the floor is moving. At other times, you feel far away from your physical environment. These are some of the common symptoms of chronic dizziness. Some cases might be caused by migraines or other physical conditions. For others, a psychiatric condition might be to blame. What is Chronic Dizziness? Someone can experience …