Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.

Vestibular disease presents acutely with signs like head tilt, nystagmus, and ataxia, causing significant owner distress. A key diagnostic challenge is differentiating peripheral vestibular disease ...

A few years ago, I was out hiking when the world suddenly tilted. The ground felt unsteady, and I was sure I was about to fall. What followed was a parade of specialists and a battery of uncomfortable ...

Amid the uncertainty surrounding eligibility for and access to the latest Covid-19 vaccine, a new study has found that a common nasal spray could help prevent infection. This randomized ...

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The simple act of breathing through your nose—something many take for granted—can become surprisingly challenging for millions of people worldwide. While occasional nasal congestion during colds or ...

A nasal rinse is a common practice to clear nasal passages, especially during cold, flu, and allergy seasons. It helps remove mucus, debris, and allergens that build in the nose. “A saltwater rinse is ...

Santa may want to invest in some health insurance for his reindeer. A symptom known as the “Rudolph Sign” can be indicative of a larger infection in humans, and it’s especially common in the colder ...

What is the role of the nose in infection acquisition and transmission? Why do harmless commensal bacteria on the skin become pathogenic and lead to infection? If hands are decolonized to reduce risk ...

Nasal congestion happens when passages in the nasal cavity are blocked. 1 When nasal passages are blocked, nasal breathing can be more challenging, meaning it is harder to breathe through the nose. 1 ...

The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription. By Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration on Friday ...