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What can cause frequent throat clearing?

What can cause frequent throat clearing?

Most people clear their throat from time to time. Sometimes, it is in response to irritants, other times it is just a habit. However, frequent throat clearing may be due to a medical condition. A person may clear their throat often because it feels like something is tickling or stuck in the throat. These sensations […]

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What to know about black earwax

What to know about black earwax

Earwax is a naturally produced yellow substance that helps keep a person’s ears clean and free of debris. Black earwax can sometimes appear, but it is usually the result of an excessive buildup of earwax and is rarely a cause for concern. Earwax protects the ear canal from things that may enter it, including: water […]

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What to know about choking on saliva

What to know about choking on saliva

Many people have experienced the sensation of water going down the wrong pipe. Sometimes, this happens with saliva. Choking on saliva can be scary, and for people with certain health issues, it can be dangerous. Healthy people can usually cough saliva up if they choke on it. The salivary glands produce saliva to lubricate the […]

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How to get rid of tonsil stones

How to get rid of tonsil stones

The tonsils are located in the back of the throat and serve as part of the body’s lymphatic and immune systems. Tonsil stones are small stones that form there. They can cause infection and symptoms such as bad breath. Ideally, the tonsils capture and catch bacteria before they can go deeper into a person’s oral […]

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How to treat a sinus infection

How to treat a sinus infection

The sinuses are air-filled cavities that surround the nose. They are present in the forehead, the cheeks, and near the eyes. When the sinuses are clear, mucus drains easily from the nose, clearing out dirt and bacteria. A sinus infection occurs when mucus is trapped in the sinuses, allowing viruses, bacteria, or fungi to grow […]

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What can cause dizziness when waking up?

What can cause dizziness when waking up?

Occasionally waking up dizzy is usually not a cause for concern. Possible causes of regular morning dizziness can include dehydration, ear infections, low blood pressure, and medication side effects. Most people experience dizziness from time to time. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15 percent of adults in the […]