Health Corner

Many people experience tinnitus, but should it be ignored? Will it affect hearing? 1. What is tinnitus? Does it affect hearing? Tinnitus is a buzzing or hissing sound that occurs even when there's no source in the surrounding environment. It usually lasts for a few seconds and then stops. Both children and adults can experience tinnitus, but if it persists, you should seek medical attention immediately. Studies show that 90% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss, so tinnitus may be a symptom of hearing loss. Tinnitus is categorized into two main types: objective tinnitus and...

There are many causes of sore throat, ranging from the common cold to more serious conditions like influenza or inflammation. While many people tend to overlook a mild sore throat, persistent pain may be caused by inflammation or even malignant tumors — so it must not be ignored. Why does a sore throat occur? Is it always a sign of a cold? The “throat” generally refers to both the pharynx and larynx — the upper airway area extending from the nasal cavity to the esophagus and trachea. A sore throat can have many causes, and not all are related to infections....

What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is one type of sleep disorder, affecting approximately one in every 20 adults.Patients experience repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, lasting from a few seconds to over a minute.Breathing resumes automatically after waking momentarily, and these interruptions can occur dozens to hundreds of times each night—often without the person being aware of it. According to research, among those diagnosed with sleep apnea in Hong Kong: 40% are men 20% are women Sleep apnea is generally classified into three main types: Obstructive...

Sleep Apnea Do you often fall asleep while watching TV, reading, attending meetings, or even driving?Has your family ever complained about your loud snoring keeping them awake?If you frequently feel sleepy during the day and have serious snoring problems, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Snoring occurs when the soft tissues in the upper airway relax during sleep, narrowing the passage and causing vibration as air flows through—producing the snoring sound.The louder the snore, the greater the obstruction.When the airway becomes completely blocked, breathing stops...