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Long Term Care of Chronic Nasal/Sinus Disease Following Surgery

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How Can Nasal Congestion Cause Snoring? At rest and during sleep, nasal breathing is the natural human state. If a situation exists whereby insufficient air is taken in by nasal breathing, mouth breathing takes over. When nasal congestion forces mouth breathing during sleep, greater negative pressure develops behind the uvula and soft palate. This negative

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What Are Hearing Aids?

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What Are Hearing Aids?

While hearing aids are relatively common, many patients have the same questions about them when they are starting out with hearing loss treatment. During an appointment at Associates of Otolaryngology, we can answer any questions you may have. However, you can also learn more before your appointment, so you feel better prepared to make an

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Rhinoplasty and Nasal Breathing

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When you think about a nose job, you probably think about the use of cosmetic surgery to change the way your nose looks for aesthetic reasons. However, rhinoplasty isn’t always a purely cosmetic procedure.  The outer nose is the doorway to your upper respiratory system, the nasal passages, and the sinuses.   The term refers to

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Obstructive vs. Central Sleep Apnea: Key Differences and Treatment Options

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Obstructive vs. Central Sleep Apnea: Key Differences and Treatment Options

One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea. If you have this condition, your breathing is interrupted while you sleep. There are two main types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of the sleep disorder. If

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Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

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Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

A sore throat is a pretty common symptom of a variety of conditions. Allergies, dry air, and even pollution can all cause your throat to become scratchy, irritated, and raw. How do you know if your sore throat is something serious? Is your sore throat caused by a common cold, or could it be strep

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