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Childhood Infections Increase Risks of Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death, as well as the leading cause of serious disability among adults. Strokes are unbiased; they can touch anyone at any time, regardless of age, race, or gender; which means children can also be affected.
Unexplained Strokes?
A whopping one out of every three stroke survivors leave the hospital without knowing the cause of their stroke.

Ear, Nose & Throat Guide

Allergies
Ahhh-choo! Sound familliar? Well if you have allergies it should. Hay fever, pets, pollen and dustmites are just some of the most common allergens that make people sneeze. You may also have different reactions to these allergens like headaches, and may lead to ear and sinus infections.
Ears
Many people suffer from hearing loss due to damage to the ear. There are many products out there today that assist ears to hear the world around. Children are the ones who mostly suffer from ear infections which can eventaully lead to hearing loss if not treated as soon as possible.
General Information
What is an otolaryngologist? It is a person who specializes in conditions which affect the ear, nose and throat. Young people are very susceptible to ear, nose and throat problems, and take longer to build up the resistance to disease that adults have.
Head
Dizzy? Constant Headaches? These could be symptoms of underlying conditions that you may want to consult your doctor about.
Nose & Sinus
Can you smell that? Well if you don't there may be a problem. You may have loss of smell, due to aging, inflamed adenoids, congested or runny nose. Read more about procedures to treat these common problems.
Throat & Neck
Anyone in need of ice cream? Sound familiar when you had your tonsills out? Cysts, laryngitis, cancer, an even the mild hoarse throat are a few throat problems that you may encounter once or twice in your life.
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