by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Sep 4, 2018 | Snoring
Caroline Russock, PhillyVoice Contributor, published an article last Thursday on the Surefire solutions to get your partner to stop snoring. In the article, Dr. Don Sesso discusses the many treatment options to curtail or eliminate snoring, from changing sleeping...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 23, 2018 | Chronic Sinusitis, Deviated Septum, Sinus Infections
Frequent sinus infections can cause facial aches and pains and make it difficult to breathe. In some cases, the sinuses are infected but other conditions can mimic sinus infections, as well. Consulting an ear, nose, throat specialist is often the only way to determine...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jul 20, 2018 | Environmental Dust, Household Dust
Dust can be hazardous to your health. It exists both inside and outside the home. Regardless of the climate in which you live, environmental dust can exacerbate asthma symptoms and other respiratory conditions. When it builds up in the home, dust is breathed in...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jul 15, 2018 | Sleep Deprivation
Newborn babies sleep most of the time. Many teenagers either resist sleep at all costs or sleep all day. Seniors often have trouble sleeping through the night. Does that mean that we need more or less sleep in our teen years and less sleep as we age? Our bodies adapt...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jun 30, 2018 | Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pagophagia
It’s summer and during its hot days, we’ve all seen many people chew on ice to cool down. Our question is – is this a good idea? Ice can keep your mouth cool and moist which helps combat dehydration. On the other hand, old wives’ tales say that chewing on ice will...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Jun 28, 2018 | Summer Camp Illnesses
According to the American Camp Association, the illness rate for campers is almost double the injury rate despite rigorous training of camp staff to avoid it. More than 10 million youngsters1 will attend more than 12,000 summer camps this year, so there is ample...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | May 26, 2018 | Deviated Septum
The septum is the wall dividing the cavity in your nose into two halves. When that wall moves too far away from center, it’s referred to as a deviated septum. 80 percent1 of people have a deviated septum but most are asymptomatic. Those who are symptomatic find...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | May 26, 2018 | Burning Mouth Syndrome
If you think you have burned your tongue but it doesn’t seem to be getting any better, you may be suffering from burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Generally speaking, a burned tongue will recover in two weeks or less. However, if the symptoms continue for longer than...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | May 25, 2018 | Dehydration, Sinusitis
We lose water daily through sweat, urine, stool, and even breathing. We can also experience above-average water loss in summer heat, in higher altitudes, and during exercise. Older adults are at risk of dehydration simply due to the fact that their sense of...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 28, 2018 | Dieting
Diets have been around for centuries. In 1820, Lord Byron, an English nobleman and highly-regarded British poet, initiated the Vinegar and Water diet. In the 1930’s, eating grapefruit with every meal became popular and was referred to as, yes, The Grapefruit Diet...
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