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Mouth Breathing
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Swollen Tonsils
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Nasal Obstruction
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Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, mostly in the nose and eyes, which occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, dander, or pollen.When these symptoms are caused by plant pollen, the allergic rhinitis is com...
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Allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever, is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne substances.Allergic rhinitis(AR) is the most common allergic condition and one of the most common of all mi...
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. In rhinitis, the mucous membranes become infect...
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. In rhinitis, the mucous membranes become infect...
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Allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever, is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne substances.Allergic rhinitis(AR) is the most common allergic condition and one of the most common of all mi...
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers nasal congestion due to infections, allergies, and other disorders. In rhinitis, the mucous membranes of the nose become infected or irritated, pr...
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Colds are caused by viruses. More than 200 different cold viruses are out there, passed by person-to-person contact.
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Snoring is common in adults and is not necessarily a sign of an underlying disorder.Sometimes, however, snoring can be a sign of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. This means you have periods when you are not breathing for more than 10 seconds w...
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Snoring is a sound generated during sleep when the roof of the mouth vibrates.Snoring is one symptom of a group of disorders known as sleep disordered breathing. It occurs when the soft palate, uvula, tongue, tonsils, and/or muscles in the back of...
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Detailed information on snoring, including causes, prevention, and treatment Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring noises occur when these structures vibrate against each other during breathing.
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The movies and television depict snoring as funny, even hilarious. But snoring is no joke: It's a medical problem that can have serious health and social implications.
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A discussion of the causes of snoring and what can be done to treat it.
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My wife says I snore a lot. I don't think I have sleep apnea, but I'm not sure. Is there anything I can do for a serious snoring problem?
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Snoring is a sound generated during sleep by vibration of loose tissue in the upper airway.Snoring is one symptom of a group of disorders known as sleep-disordered breathing. It occurs when the soft palate, uvula, tongue, tonsils, and/or muscles i...
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Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, is the abnormal reduction of saliva due to medication, disease, or medical therapy.Dry mouth due to the lack of saliva can be a serious medical problem. Decreased salivation can make swallowing difficult, ...
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A dry mouth may not sound like a health threat. But that parched feeling can cause tooth decay and gum trouble, as well as discomfort when eating or speaking.
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Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is marked by a significant reduction in the secretion of saliva. Signs and symptoms of xerostomia include:.cracked lips, cuts, or cracks at the corners of the mouth.difficulty wearing dental appliances(like den...
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Your health care team will explain your options and can answer your questions. They'll work with you during all stages of your treatment. Members of your health care team may include:
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Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, is the abnormal reduction of saliva due to medication, disease, or medical therapy.Dry mouth due to the lack of saliva can be a serious medical problem. Decreased salivation can make swallowing difficult, ...
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At 42 years old, Nancy Howe was an enthusiastic body builder. She regularly leg-pressed 500 pounds while grunting loudly. She eventually noticed a persistent, mild sore throat. "I just assumed I'd been grunting too much,” she says. One morning she examined her throat and her knees buckled. "A golfball-sized tumor was bulging from my right tonsil. I was shocked I'd never noticed it before.”
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Tips to fight a dry mouth.Water's good. Sugar-free gum helps. But Listerine may dry out your mouth.
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This guide will cover the most common reason for dry eyes and dry mouth. While these symptoms are more common among persons who are older, they are not inevitable; while tear production may decline with advancing age, symptoms are often not solely related to aging.
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What could cause a person to constantly have a dry, raw mouth that feels like the roof of the mouth has been burned?
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What is the treatment for dry mouth?
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
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Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath.Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath.A fruity odor to the breath...
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Bad breath, sometimes called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath.Bad breath is likely to be experienced by most adults at least occasionally. Bad breath, either real or imagined, can have a significant impact on a person''s social and pr...
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Detailed information on halitosis (bad breath), including causes and treatment Halitosis is an oral health condition characterized by consistently odorous breath. Often identifying the cause of bad breath is the first step toward treating this preventable condition.
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Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the breath. Usually it is due to poor hygiene, but it can be an indication of underlying health problems.Bad breath is likely to be experienced by most adults and many children, at least ...
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Although it's rarely a sign of a major medical problem, bad breath can cause embarrassment, low self-esteem and even social isolation.
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Includes up-to-date information on disease prevention, fillings, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulp diseases, root canal therapy, implants, bridges, orthodontics, and cosmetic procedures.
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If you have bad breath, take heart. It's likely caused by a family of foul bacteria encamped upon your tongue.
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Nasal congestion refers to a stuffy nose. Many people think that a nose gets congested(stuffy) from too much thick mucus.
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Middle ear infections are the most common cause of earaches in children. Most youngsters have had at least one such infection by the time they are 3 years old.
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The term anosmia means lack of the sense of smell. It may also refer to a decreased sense of smell.
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The term anosmia means lack of the sense of smell. It may also refer to a decreased sense of smell.
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Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.More than 100 different di...
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Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbance in the patient''s amount of sleep, quality or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep. There are about 70 different sleep disorders.
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Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbances in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep.Although sleep is a basic behavior in all animals, its functions i...
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Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbance in a person''s amount of sleep, quality or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep. There are about 70 different sleep disorders.
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Impaired smell is the partial or total loss of the sense of smell.The loss of smell is usually the result of nasal congestion or blockage and isn''t serious, but it can sometimes be a sign of a nervous system(neurological) disorder. Loss of the sen...
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