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Esophagus Stretching – Uses and Risks of Esophageal Dilation
What is Esophageal Dilation?Esophagus stretching, professionally known as esophageal dilation or sometimes even pneumatic dilation, is a procedure that dilates (stretches) the esophagus…
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How to Get Rid of Shin Splints — 5 Tips & Tricks
If you’re an active runner, you might have experienced the nagging pain that is shin splints. Not only can this frustrating injury occur from running, but they can also develop through any…
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How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
One of the most common—and most annoying—forms of mouth discomfort is the canker sore, or aphthous ulcer. While these sores are generally harmless, they can be unpleasant and sometimes…
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Can Men Get UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)? Causes and Treatments
Can men get UTIs?According to the CDC, more than 8 million people in the United States annually visit a healthcare professional for urinary tract infections, or UTIs. These numbers mean…
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Should You Be Taking Probiotics with Antibiotics?
According to the CDC, pharmacies in the United States fulfilled 266.1 million antibiotic courses for outpatients in 2014 alone. While antibiotics are necessary treatments for certain…
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How to Relieve Sinus Pressure – 7 Nasal Congestion Remedies
If you’re like most of our allergy-prone mankind, you may suffer from a stuffy nose every so often. While allergies are often a cause of nasal congestion, this condition can develop from…
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Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
What do 31 million people in the United States have in common every year? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, sinus infections, also known as sinusitis or…
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Can You Drink Distilled Water? Uses & Side Effects
Is It OK to Drink Distilled Water?Yes, it is safe to drink distilled water. However, experts recommend that people should not regularly drink distilled water. The exception? If water…
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