Is Your Headache from Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a phenomenon that occurs when your stomach contents flow back up into your esophagus. If your acid reflux is severe or chronic, a physician may diagnose you with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some symptoms of GERD include regurgitation, heartburn, chest pain, nausea, pain or difficulty swallowing, hoarseness,…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages are the openings in your nose that extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat. They’re the reason you can breathe through your nose. For people with narrow nasal passageways, they may have trouble breathing through their noses when working out at Nautilus Fitness Center and experience other adverse health…
If You Lost Your Sense of Smell Smell Due to COVID-19, This May Be Why
If you experienced loss of smell and taste while infected with COVID-19, you’re not alone, as this is one of the telltale symptoms of the infection. However, some COVID long-haulers are experiencing this symptom long after they’ve cleared the virus. Other common long-hauler symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, joint pain, chest pain, brain…
5 Tips to Get Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems including: High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Depression and anxiety Let’s take a look at five things you should…
The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss
In addition to cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cigarettes is linked to hearing loss. Smoking doesn’t just put yourself at risk, but also those around you. We explore this link in more detail below. What the Studies Show There has been a lot of research on…
Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
Do you have trouble breathing through your nose when running at the Spartanburg High School track? If so, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty. Also known as a nose job, nose reshaping and nasal surgery, many people mistakenly believe that a rhinoplasty is only performed for cosmetic purposes. In fact, there are many functional reasons…
Why You Should Think Twice Before Holding in That Next Sneeze
The urge to hold in a sneeze when out in public is a common one, especially in the age of COVID-19. Whether at work or browsing through arrangements at Ira’s Flowers you want to be polite and avoid spreading germs to those around you. However, there are risk factors to holding in a sneeze, and…
Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. It affects millions of Americans and many people are unaware they have it. Sleep apnea can lead to more serious conditions like heart disease and stroke, which is why it is essential to get proper treatment. While many people find…
Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
If you’re experiencing dizziness, you may be wondering what the underlying cause is. There are many possible causes of this symptom, and getting to the bottom of what is causing it for you is key to seeking proper treatment. In this post, we provide an overview of one underlying cause that may surprise you: nasal…
How Auditory Training Can Help You Make the Most of Your Hearing Aid
If you don’t know much about computer programming you might take a class at Spartanburg Community College, but what do you do if you want to learn more about your hearing aids? Being diagnosed with hearing loss and learning to use hearing aids can be quite an adjustment. Some people find that they can benefit…
