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Hospital identified a round object blocking her nasal cavity. However, when doctors tried to remove it, they discovered something unusual: It was a tooth. No, the woman had not shoved a tooth up her nose as a child. The doctors quickly determined that a fully formed extra tooth had grown in her nasal cavity, roots and all. A 2011 paper published in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry found these extra, or “supernumerary,” teeth occur in 4 percent of the population and are twice as common in men than in women. However, supernumerary teeth tend to grown downward, alongside a person’s other upper teeth. It’s more rare for an extra tooth to form upside-down and grow into the nasal cavity. Doctors were able to successfully remove the tooth after peeling away several layers of membrane. After surgery, the woman reported a great deal of improvement and was able to breathe easy for the first time in her life. Most nosebleeds are not the result of a tooth growing in the wrong place, and if you get a nosebleed every now and then, there’s no need to be alarmed. However, if you experience chronic nosebleeds, a number of factors could be to blame, including acute sinusitis, allergies, certain medications, nonallergic rhinitis, or a deviated septum. If you or a family member experience chronic or long lasting nosebleeds, make an appointment with your ENT doctor right away. A quick exam can determine if your nosebleeds are a warning sign of a more dangerous issue.
One a scale of “unnoticeable” to “fatal,” nosebleeds fall somewhere around “minor inconvenience.” They can be embarrassing if they come on in the middle of a work presentation or a first date, but beyond some blood droplets staining your shirt, nosebleeds are not a reason to run to the doctor. However, if you experience chronic nosebleeds — and you don’t have psychic powers — then it might be an indication of a more serious problem. Last October, a woman in China who had spent decades suffering from chronic nosebleeds, congestion, and inflammation finally saw a doctor about her condition. Initial X-rays at the Hunan Provincial People’s WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT A LITTLE BLOOD Are Your Nosebleeds a Red Flag?
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Zesty Zucchini Enchiladas For a lighter take on enchiladas, go carb-free by swapping tortillas for zucchini!
Adapted from delish.com.
Ingredients
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4 large zucchinis
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups shredded cheese
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste. Stir to combine. Add chicken and 1 cup enchilada sauce. 2. Use vegetable peeler to thinly slice zucchini. Lay out three slices, slightly overlapping, and spoon chicken mixture on top. Roll the zucchini “tortilla” and place on baking sheet. Repeat until all zucchini and chicken is used.
3. Cover the enchiladas with remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 minutes, and enjoy!
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