The loss of taste, medically referred to as Ageusia, is an incredibly rare condition as roughly only one out of every 1,000 people are reported to have it. Other conditions that may be mistaken for Ageusia include Hypogeusia (a decreased sense of taste) and Dysgeusia...
While as much as 30% of adults have season allergies, and an estimated 1-billion Americans suffer from colds each year, it may be difficult to differentiate one from the other as both entail similar symptoms. Many people may ask why it’s so important to know whether...
As it contributes to much more than just your appearance, the human nose is a vital organ that plays a central role in several essential body functions. With it’s complex and intricately designed structure, this pyramid-shaped protrusion in the center of our face is...
Have you noticed a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing either in or out through your nose? While this embarrassing symptom may be derived from several causes, the most common is stemmed from Stridor or Stertor, both of which conditions define a blockage in the...
It’s common to consider air pollution whenever we go outdoors, however, since humans spend nearly 90% of our time inside, why is it so uncommon to consider the potential dangers of indoor air pollution? Given how an estimated 3.8-million people die worldwide each year...
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