Month: November 2009
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Are you feeling Dizzy? About Vertigo
Are you feeling Dizzy? Vertigo (giddiness or dizziness) is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning. When you feel as if you yourself are moving, it’s called subjective vertigo, and the perception that your surroundings are moving is called objective vertigo. What keeps your balance? Ear Anatomy (3D reconstruction of inner…
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Sneezing and Nasal allergy treated by Laser
Allergic rhinitis is when a person suffers from blocked or inflamed nasal passages, usually due to allergens both outdoors and indoors. Some people are affected with this rhinitis year-round, while others have reactions only at certain times during the year, usually referred to as seasonal allergies. Sufferers of allergic rhinitis complain of consistent post-nasal drip,…
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Nasal Adhesions: Removal by Laser
Fused tissue between the nasal septum and the lateral wall of the nose is called synechia or adhesion. Removal of nasal adhesions is a procedure to separate scar tissue within the nose that has become fused. Adhesions are a common complication of nasal or sinus surgery and nasal packing. They also may develop because of…