Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation
Profile of the new and growing Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation.
Category : Ear & Nose,Throat : Health & Medical
What Can You Take for Constant Sinus Drainage Down Your Throat?
More than 35 million people in America suffer from sinus disease. The sinus cavities filter unwanted airborne particles from the air before it gets to the lungs. When the sinuses become irritated or inflamed, they begin to overproduce mucus, which can lead to severe congestion or constant drainage.
Jobs - How to Become a Captioner
With closed captioning being mandatory, there has been increased interest in the field. Here is some information for those interested in captioning careers.
Treatments for Nighttime Post-Nasal Drip
Post-nasal drip is a relatively common form of nasal or sinus discharge in which excess mucus runs down the back of the throat. Although the condition is rarely serious, it can be particularly bothersome at night when the irritation caused by this phenomenon triggers your coughing reflex, according
Sign Language Word Reference Guide - G5
sign glossary
Balance
Definition of balance.
Popular Cochlear Implant Articles
The most popular cochlear implant articles at About.com: Deafness.
How to Handle Bad Sinuses That Causes Extremely Loud Snoring
Snoring is a problem not only for the person who has the condition, but anyone within hearing distance who is trying to rest. Snoring is caused by obstruction or blockage of the sinuses or nasal passages. Allergies, a cold or a sinus infection can cause temporary problems, but there are also chronic
Natural Desiccated Thyroid
Natural Thyroid -- Mary Shomon's Thyroid Drug Database, featuring Thyroid Drugs & Manufacturers, and Information on Drugs Including Synthroid, Levothyroxine, Armour, Cytomel, T3 and Others
Signs of a Broken Nose
Small fractures of the bone in your nose will generally heal within a month. A bad break may require surgery after the swelling has gone down. Seeking immediate medical attention is important if you believe you have a severely broken nose. If the pain and swelling does not go away within...
Sign Language - Letter E
Sign Language Letter E
Etiquette When Coughing
Coughing is a reflex that naturally clears irritants from the lungs. Coughing occurs when nerve endings in the lungs are stimulated by the inhalation of debris, smoke, environmental or chemical irritants. Coughing is also associated with acute respiratory infections and can occur chronically with me
What Thyroid Medication Will Make You Lose Weight?
According to the Hormone.org web site, thyroid hormones regulate how the body breaks down food and either uses that energy immediately or stores it for the future. In other words, our thyroid hormones regulate our body's metabolism. When thyroid hormones are unbalanced, physicians may prescribe thyr
Thyroid Disease Symptoms and Treatment
While there are various causes of thyroid disease, symptoms vary according to whether the thyroid gland is producing too much or too little thyroid hormone. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult, as the symptoms often mimic those of other illnesses and medical conditions. Diagnosis of thyroid disease is
Women With Thyroid Cancer at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer
Women With Thyroid Cancer at Risk for Breast Cancer, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number ofbooks and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease
Thyroid Mind Power
Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon reviews the book Thyroid Mind Power: The Proven Cure for Hormone-Related Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss, written by Richard Shames, MD, Karilee Shames PhD, RN, and Georjana Shames, LAc.
Supplements for Thyroid Conditions
In addition to medications prescribed by your doctor, there are supplements you can take to help improve your thyroid condition. It is important to consult your doctor before beginning any supplement or treatment program.
Sign Language Word Reference Guide - A14
sign glossary
Sign for Christmas
How to sign the word "Christmas"
Can You Have a Fungus Infection in Your Sinuses?
More than 35 million people suffer from sinus infections every year in the U.S., according to HealthGuidance.org. There are three types of sinus infection: bacterial, viral and fungal. Fungus infections in the sinuses are rare and are easily overlooked, but are possible.