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While you may be an ideal candidate for same-day joint replacement at the outset, each case must still meet all of the rigorous postoperative discharge metrics to be released. Just because you are des...

As with all surgeries at Mayo Clinic Health System, you are the most important member of your healthcare team, and obtaining the best possible outcomes starts with you. You are encouraged to speak up...

Sinusitis is the inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up. Acute sinusitis often resolves within a week to ten days and is ...

Rhinitis is the inflammation or irritation of the tissues that line the inside of your nose. Symptoms of rhinitis include runny or stuffy nose, coughing, mucus in the throat and sneezing. These sympto...

Nasal congestion or “stuffy nose” occurs when nasal and adjacent tissues and blood vessels become swollen with excess fluid causing a “stuffy,” plugged feeling. Nasal congesti...

Dizziness can range from a quick feeling of faintness to a severe balance disorder that makes normal functioning impossible. Among adults over age 65, up to 30 percent experience dizziness. Signs and...

Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated...

Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. A common problem, tinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss or e...

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere’s disease affects only one ear. Signs and symptoms Signs and sympto...

Earwax blockage occurs when earwax accumulates in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates, and protec...