The Eustachian tube, a narrow canal connecting the middle ear to the nasopharynx (upper throat and back of the nasal cavity), plays a crucial role in maintaining ear health. This structure equalizes air pressure on both sides of the eardrum, facilitates drainage from...
The unmistakable scratchiness, the discomfort with every swallow – a sore throat is an ailment we’ve all experienced. However, not all sore throats are created equal. Some are fleeting, a mere annoyance tied to a common cold, while others may indicate a more...
With the cooler weather and colorful foliage, fall is upon us. While many people look forward to sipping apple cider and eating pumpkin pie, others are plagued by fall allergies that make their life miserable. If you suffer from itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and a...
About Your Salivary Glands You have hundreds of salivary glands whose job it is to produce saliva which drains from ducts and moistens the inside of the mouth, helps protect against tooth decay, and helps you digest food. The three major salivary glands are: Parotid...
What are Lymph Nodes? The lymphatic system is a network of tissues/glands, organs, and channels throughout the body. This system transports lymph, a clear fluid containing lymphocytes, white blood cells that are one of the body’s main types of immune cells that help...
Did you know that your voice is entirely unique to you, just like a fingerprint? Not only are the shape and size of each individual’s vocal cords different, but the vocal tract and the size and shape of the rest of your body, the position of your tongue, your bone...
