Gluten-free and wheat-free diets have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. While some experts dismiss this trend as a fad, it has no sign of slowing down. I’ve had plenty of friends tell me how much better they feel on a gluten-free diet. But I have also seen first-hand how some of my patients […]
Mucus is icky. Germy. Slimy. Gross. Nobody wants to touch snot! But what is snot, and why do we have it, anyway? Our lowly snot is actually really important: it helps to keep us healthy. Snot, otherwise known as mucus, is a secretion created by the body. As we breathe air in through our nose, […]
Have you ever had that funny feeling that there is something stuck in your throat, that you just can’t get rid of? There is actually a name for it: globus sensation. It’s a fairly common reason for children (and adults) to be referred to an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist (ENT). But where does the […]
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