What should I do more of? Drink fluids: 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. This helps hydrate the mucosa in the throat. Wet the throat regularly during the day. Inhale water vapour using a steamer cup or a cold air mister. Gargle with tepid water especially after the use of asthma inhalers. Stress leads to strain. Spend time …
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20th October 2016Nasal douche
20th October 2016What is nasal douching?A nasal douche washes the nose and removes crusts and debris, keeping the nose clean and healthy. Reasons for douching After nasal surgery. After nasal surgery the inside of the nose and can often be left raw and sore. The mucus produced by the nose can become dry and form a crust. This drying can mean that …
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20th October 2016What is Ménière’s disease? Ménière’s disease is a disorder that affects the labyrinth (a system of passages) of your inner ear, which is important for hearing and balance. About 1 in 1000 people have Ménière’s disease and it may affect an equal number of men and women. It may develop it at any age, but it is most common in …
Read moreManaging rhinitis
20th October 2016What is Rhinitis?Rhinitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the lining of the nose. It usually involves a blocked, runny or itchy nose and possibly bouts of sneezing. These symptoms may occur throughout the year, or they may be present only occasionally (in Seasonal Rhinitis like hayfever, for example). For some people the symptoms are a result of …
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20th October 2016Brandt Daroff exercise for BPPV
20th October 2016What are Brandt-Daroff exercises?Brandt-Daroff exercises are used for the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). For more information on BPPV please see our separate leaflet on this. What is the benefit of doing the exercises?The exercises can stop the dizzy spells experienced by BPPV sufferers. It is not clear why the exercises work, some evidence suggests that the exercises …
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