Ear, Nose & Throat covers common conditions and treatments related to the ears, nose, and throat, offering advice on prevention, symptoms, and improving overall health in these areas.

Occasionally, ear pain and headaches appear at the same time. Several disorders can lead to this pairing, including middle ear infections and migraine. How these symptoms are treated depends on the underlying cause. (img by EarPros.com) Both earache and headache are frequent complaints. When they occur independently, they can stem from a range of medical […]

There isn’t a large body of research on the medical applications of essential oils, but the available studies indicate they may assist with sore throat relief. Essential oils are extracted from plant leaves, bark, stems, and flowers using steam or water distillation. In plants, they serve to deter predators, fungi, and bacteria, and to attract […]

Garlic has long been employed to address a wide range of ailments over the centuries, including earaches and ear infections. While rigorous scientific proof for garlic specifically treating ear infections is limited, garlic is known to offer a number of other health advantages. (img by Healthshots) Are any benefits of garlic supported by science? Garlic […]

(img by PR Newswire) Missing Out? Happens Fast Ever caught yourself nodding and pretending at a noisy family dinner, not really sure what’s going on? Yeah, you’re not alone. My cousin Pete used to do this quiet smile thing—nodded, looked engaged—but later admitted he didn’t catch half of what people said. He shrugged it off […]

Let’s Get Real Picture this: You’re at Sunday dinner, and everyone is swapping stories. You really want in on that laughter and warmth, but you keep missing the punchline. Maybe you nod and smile anyway—hoping nobody notices. Oof, I’ve seen this so many times (and honestly, been there myself). If hearing loss goes unchecked, it’s […]

(img by Health) Why That Funky Smell Sneaks In Let’s paint a picture for a sec… It’s Monday, you drag yourself out of bed, shuffle to the mirror, and there it is—again: that odd, way-too-bold smell lingering in your nose (and if you’re unlucky, in your breath too). And you wonder, “Am I the only […]

(img by Prevention) Okay, Let’s Be Real… You ever catch a whiff of something weird, pause, and think—wait, is that… me? No, seriously. That funky smell following you everywhere? It could be coming from your nose, and you’re definitely not alone. Whether it’s after a monster sinus infection or for no obvious reason at all—you’re […]

Why Does Smoking Do This? We don’t talk about it enough, but if you’ve ever had a smoke—cigarette, vape, whatever—and then felt like your head was in a vise, you know what I’m talking about. The stuffy nose. That ping-pong-ball pressure between your eyes. Maybe even post-nasal drip so annoying it makes you cough long […]

(img by SingleCare) Quitting—Now What? Let’s be real—giving up vaping or smoking isn’t just a big deal, it’s a huge, sometimes life-changing move. You finally drop the habit, thinking you’ll feel on top of the world… but suddenly, your face is puffy, your nose won’t stop dripping, and your head feels stuffed with marshmallows. If […]