Nasal & Sinus

Allergy and the Vocal Performer

How Allergies Affect Performance: Occupational Risks: Allergy/Asthma Medications that can affect the voice Evaluation of the singer should be comprehensive: Treatment of Singers requires a

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Snoring

Snoring frequently causes disrupted sleep for the snorer and family. Impaired sleep and its consequences are now known to be major public health issues. While

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Is it a cold or the flu?

Symptoms Cold Flu fever rare characteristic, high (102-104F); lasts 3-4 days headache rare prominent general aches, pains slight usual; often severe fatigue, weakness quite mild

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Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are soft, jelly-like overgrowths of the lining of the sinuses. They look like grapes on the end of a stalk. They occur in

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The Mold Page

Molds are microscopic fungi-related to mushrooms-but without stems, roots or leaves. Their spores float in the air like pollen, and are present throughout the year

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Sinusitis

Symptoms It can be recurring acute or chronic –symptoms may be severe or subtle. Some patients simply have post nasal drip and throat clearing. For

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Women & Allergies/Asthma

Hormones have a varied and unpredictable influence on the immune system.  Naturally occurring fluctuations in hormones occur during the menstrual cycle, menopause and pregnancy.  Each

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