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.

(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 […]

(img by Osmosis) That Sudden Throat Tickle You know the moment. You’re winding down, maybe binge-watching your favorite show, or (worse) finally tucked in, eyelids fluttering… when out of nowhere, a little tickle in your throat rises up, refuses to leave, and the next thing you know you’re hacking like you swallowed a handful of […]

Pssst… Not Just You You know that tickle. The one that camps out in your throat, shows up the second you lie down, and always—always—makes you sound like you’re hacking up a popcorn kernel in line at the grocery store. We’ve all been there, right? Seriously… I bet you’ve felt perfectly fine all day, then […]

Vertigo is the sensation of motion—often spinning—despite being stationary. It can feel as if your surroundings are whirling. This occurs when your sensory systems signal the brain that your body is unsteady, even though it may not be. Depending on the underlying reason, vertigo can be provoked by turning your head, looking downward, or by […]

Using hydrogen peroxide ear drops can be a safe, inexpensive, and straightforward option for loosening and removing earwax at home. (img by Chemical Suppliers) Hydrogen peroxide is a frequent component in liquid ear-drop formulations known as cerumenolytics. These products are commonly the initial approach for managing ear impaction caused by surplus earwax and are also […]

You might notice crackling or popping in your ear if you have a middle ear infection, a problem with your eustachian tube, or another disorder involving the jaw or ear structures. How it’s treated depends on the underlying cause and your particular symptoms. Occasionally we all experience odd sensations or noises in our ears — […]