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Flu Virus The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly. The flu attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. The ones that are at high risk are young children under 5, and especially those under 2. Adults older than 65. Pregnant women and up to 2 weeks postpartum. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. And those with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Symptoms may not start for a few days and you…

exercise are important tasks to maintain a heathy lifestyle, but you still may develop ear, nose, and throat conditions that require consultations with an ENT specialist. Periodic breathing issues and allergic reactions are common, but if you are experiencing symptoms that last for longer periods of time, visiting a specialist is imperative. Here are a few signs that will require a consultation with an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Chronic Ear Infections Most people have experienced the pain of…

Allergic Rhinitis, Pediatric Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the mucous membrane inside the nose. It causes sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and the feeling of mucus going down the back of the throat (postnasal drip). Allergic rhinitis can be mild to severe. CAUSES This condition happens when the body's defense system (immune system) responds to certain harmless substances called allergens as though they were germs. This condition is often triggered by the following…

Truthfully, I underwent a rhinoplasty surgery to correct my deviated septum and rid the hump that haunted the bridge of my nose. I remember people commenting on my nose saying I looked “like a Jew”, people tapping my nose because they’ve “never seen a nose this curved before!”, or when they couldn’t tell me and my twin apart and they would say “oh I think it’s because of the nose!”. I remember feeling uncomfortable when I looked in a mirror and taking pictures of my profile and scratching…

Don’t forget to check back for our part two article, where we reveal the top five ugliest animals of the bunch! Number Ten: The Star-Nosed Mole. This little creature isn’t exactly the most attractive, but its features serve a good purpose. The “star-nose” on this guy is actually a set of sensory organs that allows the mole to super see, in a sense. It can even sense prey at impressive distances. The Star-Nosed Mole spends most of its life span bound to water, although it comes to land for food.…

Rhinitis or inflammation of the nose mucous membrane is something that often occurs in cats. If it lasts for a long time, it can easily get into a chronic form. The cause of chronic rhinitis can be a viral or bacterial infection, rarely fungi. Allergies can often cause chronic rhinitis because cats are prone to allergies. In some cases, abnormal tissue growth inside the nose can lead to chronic rhinitis. Cats with this problem have a frequent leak from the nose, which make breathing difficult…

pity from the audience, have a downfall, and possess admirable traits. Cyrano accomplishes these elements, making him a tragic hero. Cyrano a Soldier, and a poet is in love with his cousin Roxane, but he is too ashamed to admit it because of his big nose. Cyrano struggles with his desire to be admirable in all things; this includes helping a cadet, named Christian, who fell in love with Roxane. This is considered a successful play primarily because it effectively provides heroism, comedy, and…

For those of you who have ever considered utilizing the technology of plastic surgery to get a nose job, you should probably just remind yourself how thankful you are that you even have a nose. After Vishal Thakkar received a nose job from one of the “best” plastic surgeons in the business, he experienced difficulties breathing and actually had to have the nose removed altogether.Number One: It Wasn’t Worth It. A man by the name of Sherman Sizemore was in need of a routine surgery…

The common cold is a common viral infection of the nose and throat. It has more than 3 million US cases per year. It spreads easily, is self-treatable, is self-diagnosable, lab tests and imaging are not required, and is short term, so it almost always goes away within days to weeks. Although more than 100 viruses can cause a common cold, there are two main ones. They are the Rhinovirus, which is most active in early fall, spring, and summer. It causes 10-40% of colds. The second one is the…

Siddhartha Gautama transformed history in the fifth century BCE. When the famous Indian prince renounced his royal life and reached nirvana, the Buddhist philosophy was born. Being the first Buddha, he became the inspiration for all iconic Buddhist art. Although artistic styles, visual conventions, and iconography change over time, the iconography of the classic anthropomorphic Buddha, first developed in northern India, managed to span the tests of time and expand into other regions of Asia such…