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Tips for Sinus Sufferers
Sinus sufferers are common, and if you’re one of them, you’d probably do just about anything to find relief! While finding a cure for sinus problems can be challenging, there are effective ways to improve symptoms and your daily life. Sinusitis Symptoms Some people are unaware that they might have a sinus problem! The symptoms
Why Do We Have Allergies?
Allergy symptoms develop as our immune system responds to an allergen. This reaction can result in many uncomfortable symptoms such as itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, a stuffy nose, scratchy throat, hives, and shortness of breath. Understanding how and what your body is reacting to can help you to manage your allergy symptoms. What are
The Importance of Early Intervention in Hearing
Hearing loss, either partial or complete, is the number one birth defect in the United States. The ability to hear affects our development of speech, communication, cognitive, and social abilities. Detecting a hearing problem early can ensure that infants and children receive the extra care they need to continue developing properly. When Should Children Be
Voice Disorder Treatments
Many individuals don’t think about voice disorders until they are dealing with one! Having an affected voice can impair your ability to communicate and your sense of identity. Keep reading to learn about the most common disorders that affect the voice and how you can get your voice back to normal! Laryngitis Laryngitis is the
Causes and Prevention of Frequent Nosebleeds
If you’re prone to nosebleeds, you might notice they occur more frequently in the winter months when the air is cold and dry. Constantly worrying about when a nosebleed is going to occur can really begin to affect your daily life. This winter put an end to your nosebleed anxiety by understanding how to stop
Top 4 Winter ENT Problems
While ear, nose, and throat problems can strike at any time of the year, they are known to flare up in the winter months when the weather becomes cold and dry. Learning about the top four ENT problems can help you prepare and know what to do to start feeling better! Common Cold The common
Hearing Aid Basics
Is your hearing loss making you feel left out of social conversations and causing miscommunication? If so, it might be time to consider a hearing aid to improve your daily life. What is a Hearing Aid? A hearing aid is a small electronic device made up of a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The device can
Benefits of Testing Sleep at Home
A sleep test might be ordered by your doctor to diagnose or rule out certain conditions such as sleep apnea. In many cases, a sleep test can be performed at home, instead of having to go into a sleep center. If you’ve been putting off your sleep test due to the inconvenience or even fear
Why Can’t I Breathe Through My Nose?
A blocked nose is a common complaint that can range from a mild annoyance to a considerably uncomfortable condition. Determining the cause of your blocked nose is essential to forming the correct treatment plan and getting you breathing normally! Read on for some causes of a stuffy nose. What Causes a Stuffy Nose? Common Cold
How Loud is Too Loud?
Every day, we are exposed to noise that may or may not be damaging our hearing. While most daily noises are not enough to hurt our ears, it only takes one encounter with a noise that’s too loud to cause permanent damage to our hearing. How Noise is Measured Noise is measured in decibels (dB)

