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Understanding How a Cochlear Implant Works

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Understanding How a Cochlear Implant Works

If you’ve been told by your audiologist or hearing healthcare provider that you have hearing loss, it can feel a little overwhelming to look at your options. Many people are familiar with the cochlear implant but don’t know much about how it works and why they might need one. If your audiologist recommends a cochlear

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How Often Should I Get My Hearing Tested?

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How Often Should I Get My Hearing Tested?

Your hearing is something you may not appreciate for what it is until you start to lose it, which is why it’s essential to make sure you’re getting regular hearing tests, especially for people in certain risk groups of hearing loss, namely older adults. In some cases, hearing loss can be an early warning sign

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Can A Root Canal Cause A Sinus Infection? What You Need to Know

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Can A Root Canal Cause A Sinus Infection? What You Need to Know

If you’ve had a root canal performed recently, you may be having sinus problems that resemble a sinus infection. Although it may not be your first thought, it’s possible that your sinus issues are related to your oral health. If you are experiencing sinus pressure, a runny nose, or congestion following your root canal, the

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Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke

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Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke

Bell’s Palsy and ischemic stroke are the two most common causes of acute facial paralysis. Most ordinary people know that strokes cause facial weakness and will call emergency services if they suddenly find they have trouble smiling with one side of their face, for example. But how do you know whether you are indeed suffering

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The Difference Between Rhinitis and Sinusitis

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The Difference Between Rhinitis and Sinusitis

Rhinitis and sinusitis are two common respiratory conditions that can make people feel like they have a cold. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose, and sinusitis is an infection in the sinuses, which are air-filled tissues around the nose. While these two conditions may sound similar, there is quite a bit of difference between

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The Relationship Between Your Sinuses And Your Teeth

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The Relationship Between Your Sinuses And Your Teeth

People may be unable to sleep because of a constant pounding they are experiencing in their temples and cheeks. When they go to sit up, the dull headache they have begins to sharpen. The pain then quickly travels down their jaw and into their ear. The intense pain they are experiencing causes their teeth to

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7 Myths About Tinnitus

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7 Myths About Tinnitus

Experiencing a ringing in the ears is a condition known as tinnitus. This noise does not come from an outside source, but instead is produced from your own ears and cannot be heard by anyone else. Tinnitus is fairly common and can have a negative impact on your daily life. There are a handful of

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