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Are mineral-rich foods good for hearing health?

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Minerals are inorganic material found in soils and rocks and are important nutrients the body needs to survive and carry out daily functions and processes. Minerals play a major role in our overall health and proper body function. Calcium makes strong bones and teeth. Zinc is an important mineral for improve the immune system. There are several important minerals, but Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc are crucial for preserving good hearing. Potassium: Potassium is responsible for manage the amount of fluid in your blood and body tissue. It can be important to your hearing health because fluid in the inner ear, that part of the ear that translates the noises we hear into electrical impulses the brain interprets as sound, is dependent on a supply of potassium. Potassium-rich foods may include: potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, bananas, melons, oranges, yogurt and milk.  Magnesium: Magnesium conflict the effects of free radicals deliver during loud noises — almost like a protect...

Does nose infection spread to brain?

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When you get a  sinus infection   (also known as sinusitis), the cavities throughout your sinuses become inflamed and swollen, intervene with drainage and causing mucus to build up that can make it difficult to breathe through your  nose   and cause facial pain, swelling around your face and eyes, and headaches. Sinus infections are often issue of the common cold and other respiratory illnesses. Most of the people don't need to consult their doctor to treat them. But if you have a fever or your symptoms are not getting better after a few days, you should consult healthcare doctors. Those are indications that you may be dealing with a bacterial infection, so you might need antibiotics to treat it. There are some ways for a sinus infection to spread to the  brain . For example, it can spread through the existing pathways in your sinuses and brain along small holes at the base of your skull called  foramina . Your biggest hint will be the other symptoms...

Is sore throat a common symptom of SARS-CoV-2?

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COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by new coronavirus, also known as the SARS-CoV-2. Including a sore throat, novel coronavirus can have a wide variety of symptoms. Sore throat is one of the symptoms that may develop due to deadly corona. Some other symptoms are much more common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms that develop with coronavirus disease can changed from one person to another. Sore throat can be one of the major symptoms of the deadly COVID-19. At this point of time, it isn’t well documented when exactly a sore throat occurs in the duration of the infection. A sore throat is often an early symptom like the common cold, in other respiratory illnesses. Because respiratory viruses are inhaled, they enter your throat and nose first. They may lead to throat soreness and irritation. All over, a sore throat isn’t very common Coronavirus disease 2019 symptom. A study in China, authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO),...