A sore throat and swollen tonsils can be concerning, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing them. In many cases, the cause may be tonsillitis. In others, it may be a peritonsillar abscess, a more serious condition that requires prompt medical...
A sudden drop in temperature can leave you congested by the end of the day. A stretch of dry weather may make your nose feel irritated and blocked, while an approaching storm seems to bring back pressure around your forehead or eyes. For people who experience this...
Loud snoring is one of the symptoms most commonly associated with sleep apnea, but it is not a requirement for having the condition. Some people have repeated breathing disruptions during sleep without the heavy, disruptive snoring that typically raises concern....
A cold or seasonal allergy can dull your sense of smell for a few days, but that usually clears up on its own. When the loss of smell lingers for weeks and is accompanied by ongoing congestion or sinus pressure, something else may be going on. Nasal polyps are one...
That clogged, underwater feeling in your ear can be easy to dismiss, especially when there is no sharp pain or obvious infection. You may notice muffled hearing, pressure, popping, or the feeling that your ear will not “open” no matter how often you swallow or yawn....
