Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds are extremely common, affecting about 60 percent of people at some point in their lives. However, they are even more common in children between ages two and 10 and older adults between ages 50 and 80. While nosebleeds can be alarming, only about 10% of cases are serious enough to warrant medical treatment. What…
Can Turbinate Reduction Help Your Summer Allergies?
Inside your nose are three pairs of built-in air filters called turbinates. When they are healthy, turbinates help regulate the temperature and level of moisture inside your nose. If your turbinates become swollen or enlarged, which is a common symptom of summer allergies, they can cause a nasal blockage and make breathing difficult. There are…
Things to Know About Sneezing
If somebody asks you about sneezing and your mind automatically goes to a cartoon dwarf, you’re hardly alone. Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing; it’s one of those automatic reflexes we take for granted, like blinking and breathing; but sneezing actually plays an important role in your overall health. Why Do People…
Summer Nosebleeds: Causes and Cures
Nosebleeds in Albany are extremely common and tend to worsen during the summer months when temperatures are warmer. They can be frightening, especially for the uninitiated – nobody likes to see blood gushing from bodily orifices! – but most times they are perfectly harmless. Knowing how to treat a nosebleed correctly will help you get…