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False. If only one of your parents has allergies, your risk is 50%, but if both your parents are allergic, your risk increases to 75%.

 

F. George Washington. He suffered from epiglottitis.

Epiglottitis is an acute inflammatory swelling of the epiglottis. The epiglottis is composed of soft tissue and cartilage which is thought to cover and protect the larynx (voice box) when swallowing. This swelling commonly occurred in children but thanks to HIB vaccine (Hemophilus influenza, type B given at age 2,4 6 and 15 months) it is seen less frequently in children now. It is being seen more frequently in unvaccinated adults. It's major symptom is painful, difficult swallowing. (link)
All of the others have suffered from tinnitus…and, yes, there are steps to help people cope with tinnitus.

Ludwig van Beethoven- The composer suffered a severe form of tinnitus, a "roar" in his ears that made it hard for him to appreciate music.



Pete Townshend- The bass guitarist for the Who suffers from partial deafness and tinnitus as a result of extensive exposure to loud music through headphones and in concert, including theconcert at Charlton Athletic Football Ground, London, on 31 May 1976 that was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, where the volume level was measured at 126 decibels (32 metres from the stage). A big part of his condition can be attributed to an infamous 1967 appearance on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. While Townshend was standing in front of him, Keith Moon rigged his drum kit to set off more explosives than he was supposed to. In 1989, Townshend gave the initial funding to allow the formation of the non-profit hearing advocacy group H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers).

Eric Clapton - The legendary guitarist, has revealed he suffers from mild tinnitus and is convinced his excessively loud performances with Cream back in the 60s are to blame. He told The Daily Express: "My hearing isn't ruined, but if I stop and listen I've got whistling all the time which I suppose is a mild tinnitus. I probably had two 100-watt stacks at the height of things and I would turn one on for guitar solos. It was just mad!"

David Letterman– tinnitus in one ear, has had tinnitus for a long time: Dave mentioned that he too had ringing in his ears, and has had it for a longer time than William Shatner.

Charles Darwin– who kept records of its daily amplitude and frequency.


Steve Martin – acquired Tinnitus while filming a pistol-shooting scene in “Three Amigos!” in 1986. “You just get used to it.”

Bono – U2 lead singer, he even sings about it in his lyrics. Bono derived his name from a hearing aid store in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland which had a sign that read ‘Bonavox Hearing Aids’.

 

D. Four cups.

It has been estimated that a person swallows about one liter of body fluid which is equivalent to 4 cups, 34 ounces, or 1 quart, or ¼ gallon daily. Post-nasal drip is the experience of being aware of the swallowing of those secretions.

 

True.

Think of “asthma” more as a symptom than a disease. Asthma is wheezing and coughing and is caused by anything that irritates the upper airway. About 50% of asthma sufferers have allergies that contribute to this sensitive airway disease. (Some experts have found that 80% of asthmatics have allergies.) And about 40% have acid reflux. Almost 20 million Americans have asthma.

 

C. The uvula is the small piece of tissue dangling from the back edge of the soft palate. It is believed to contribute to snoring and sleep apnea.

 

True. The National Highway Safety Administration reports that approximately 100,000 accidents, 71,000 injuries and 1,500 deaths each year are caused by drowsy drivers. And the National Sleep Foundation estimates that about 70 % of Americans aren’t getting enoughsleep.

 

False. Ninety percent (90%) of people with acid reflux do not feel any heartburn or any kind of pain. Acid reflux disease is a problem affecting the upper airway, not the stomach or esophagus.

 

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Several studies suggest benefits of high-dose riboflavin in preventing migraine headaches, although the scientific evidence is not yet firmly established. Especially good dietary sources of riboflavin are milk (and other dairy products), eggs, enriched cereals/grains, meats, liver, and green vegetables (such as asparagus or broccoli). Intake may be lower in vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians.

All of the other supplements are known potent antioxidants.

 

True. There has been recent evidence to genetically link family members to this disease. It is estimated that there is a 30% chance of developing migraines if one parent has migraines and a 50% chance if one sibling has them. Moreover, traditional migraine headaches affect roughly 12 percent of the population.

 

D. Loss of smell (link) has not been connected with autoimmune disorders, yet. Rheumatoid arthritis , Sjogren’s disease, fluctuating (sudden) hearing loss and canker sores all affect the head and neck.

 

C. 100 20 dB is 10 squared (100 x) more intense. Link to “How do we hear” in hearing and balance section.

 

In order: E,D,C,B,A,F . To better understand the sound intensity of these sounds see the Levels of Noise chart in hearing and balance section.

 

100 IPods. Since 120 db is 102 times or 100 times more intense than 100 dB. It is necessary to wear 100 IPods to produce the same sound level.