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pulmonology

Distinguish Flu, Bronchitis, Pneumonia

If you never catch the flu in your lifetime, it’s a miracle. But if you contract influenza, or something similar, have an immediate action plan.

5-minute listen or read

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otolaryngology

Putrid Nasal Polyps

Someone or something smells whenever you enter the room. Before you begin pointing fingers, consider this.

2-minute listen or read

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When Coughs Become Cancerous

Early oral cancer symp­toms are often unnoticed. Late-stage throat cancer symp­toms like hoarse­ness or persis­tent cough­ing require immedi­ate evaluation.

4-minute listen or read

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cardiology

Stop Snoring Now

You feel sluggish in the morn­ing while every­one in the house sleeps with pil­lows over their heads. Here is how every­one can get a good night's sleep.

6-minute listen or read

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otolaryngology

Snoring: More Than a Sleep Irritant

Snoring can be more than an irritant to your sleeping partner. It might also signal a dangerous condition called sleep apnea.

8-minute listen or read

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otolaryngology

Vertigo Spinning Out of Control

Otolaryngologists may zero in on one of many causes for vertigo. How can you narrow it down and stop the spinning?

4-minute listen or read

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neurology

With Synesthesia, You Hear Color

Loud colors don’t have to be fluorescent. You can wear a falsetto shirt with baritone pants. How do you classify synesthetic perceptions?

3-minute listen or read

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Hear Twice as Much with Diplacusis

People with a rare dis­order called dipla­cusis hear dif­fer­ent tones in each ear. It’s like a very bad sur­round sound system with no off button.

2-minute listen or read

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neurology

Welcome To A Migraine Symphony

This vivid narrative describes vertiginous migraine symptoms with orchestral language. Then it uncovers a mysterious trigger.

11-minute listen or read

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otolaryngology

Is Tinnitus Driving You Crazy?

Tinnitus is one of the most frustrat­ing ail­ments affecting 20 percent of the popula­tion. What can be done about the inces­sant sound?

4-minute listen or read

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dentistry

Why Scrape Off Your Tongue

Done correctly, tongue scraping does more than freshen your breath. It enhances the flavor of foods.

1-minute listen or read

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Three Phrases You and Your Doctor Avoid

As a patient, do you have the audacity to suggest you have one of these ailments that shocks your doctor?

4-minute read

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