Are My Watery Eyes and Runny Nose Allergies or Sinusitis?
Up and down the Willamette Valley, people are sneezing and coughing. The fertile beauty of the valley comes with a price: excessive pollen production in the springtime. But it turns out your symptoms might not be related to allergies at all. Spring is well underway now in Oregon and across the U.S. Unfortunately, many people…
When Should You See an ENT?
Ear, nose and throat specialists – commonly referred to as ENT doctors – aren’t well known to many people in Salem. These hard-working medical professionals treat patients suffering from a wide variety of symptoms. So, how do you know when it’s time to seek medical attention from an ENT? What is Otolaryngology? Ear, nose and…
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Prepare for Spring Allergy Season in the Pacific Northwest
The Willamette Valley has been dubbed “the grass capital of the world” – great news for people who make their living off the land, but troublesome for those with allergies in Salem. Spring is especially bad. That’s when plants and trees begin to bloom, releasing pollen into the air and causing misery for a large…
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What to Expect During Your Audiologist Appointment
If you’re having trouble with your hearing in Salem, it’s important you schedule an appointment with an audiologist. There are a wide range of physical, psychological and social complications associated with untreated hearing loss, so you’ll want to find a solution as soon as possible. If you’ve never been to an audiologist before you may…
Home Remedies: Fiction and Fact
With numerous health and wellness blogs suggesting do-it-yourself home remedies, many patients are skipping visits to their doctor’s office in favor of a do-it-yourself approach. However, there are misconceptions and concerns about many of these home remedies. Ear Candling/Coning This alternative medicine technique involves using a cone-shaped device placed in the ear canal while smoke…
Tinnitus: Understanding that Ringing in Your Ears
Many people experience a persistent ringing in their ears. This common affliction, known as tinnitus, affects roughly 20 percent of the American population. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when none is actually occurring. For some, it is a minor nuisance but for others, a major impediment to their quality of life. It…
Cockroach Allergy
Not only do they give you the willies, cockroaches can cause serious health problems. The saliva, feces and shedding body parts from cockroaches trigger allergies and asthma for many Americans, especially children. In fact, up to 60 percent of people who live in cities are allergic to cockroaches, which are found in an estimated 78…
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