Difficulty swallowing can happen from time to time. It can become a problem when it interferes with your daily life. Having trouble swallowing can be related to a condition affecting 700,000 people called dysphagia. If you’ve been having trouble swallowing, here are some tips to help you know what to look out for and when …
We all need a good night’s rest. When something gets between you and your sleep, it can wreak havoc on your life. Snoring and sleep apnea are well-known sleep disturbances that affect millions of people. If you’re suffering from interrupted sleep, there’s hope. Undergoing a sleep study is a non-invasive method to get to the …
Summertime is much more fun outdoors. It’s hard to enjoy activities when you’re nursing a runny nose, watery eyes, and a scratchy throat. Allergies are not only a nuisance in spring, but they can also be a summertime pain. But, understanding and controlling allergens can help you enjoy summer again. Common Summer Allergens The thought …
Few things are as frustrating as not getting enough sleep. You’ve tried everything, ranging from going to bed earlier and cutting down on screen time to taking melatonin, and so far, nothing has worked. There is an often-overlooked culprit that may be impacting the quality of sleep that you get: Allergies. As many as 50 …
Some research suggests that correcting a deviated septum will ease existing allergies though not all surgeries will correct seasonal issues, and not everyone who suffers from a deviated septum will require a corrective procedure. What Is Septoplasty? Septoplasty is a minor surgery used to correct the cartilage and bone that separates the area between the …
With age may come wisdom, but it also usually means some degree of hearing loss. It’s estimated by the CDC that roughly half of the US. population over 65 has some amount of hearing loss. But you don’t have to be a senior citizen to have hearing loss. Playing music too loud in your ear …
Springtime in New York. The cherry blossoms in Central Park. Azaleas setting their blooms by Eaglevale Arch. The tulips and daffodils poking through the soil after a long winter. And the endless billions of microscopic pollen grains floating through the air. Uh oh, allergies. Allergic rhinitis is the clinical term used by Dr. Volpi when …
Although there may be times you’ve wished such a thing could happen to an overly talkative co-worker, vocal cord paralysis can happen. Vocal cord paralysis occurs when the nerve impulses to your voice box (the larynx) become disrupted. This results in paralysis of the vocal cord muscles. Vocal cord paralysis can affect your ability to …
If you have children, they have ear infections. The two simply go together, especially when the kids are younger. While we associate ear infections with children, adults can get them as well. In this first blog of 2022 for Dr. Volpi, let’s get into this chronic source of pain. What is an ear infection? An …
Now that we’re barreling into prime party season in New York, it feels as if everyone is all in. That’s because last year, with COVID, we missed out on all the office parties, family get togethers, and other fun stuff on the social calendar this time of year. So, why not surprise everyone by showing …
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