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Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuromas
Acoustic neuromas (also called vestibular schwannomas) are non-cancerous brain tumors that can lead to hearing loss and ear conditions if left untreated. There are surgical and non-surgical treatment options, all with risks and benefits. At your consultation, we will help you make an informed decision for your procedure, but it can be helpful to know
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
Sleep Apnea Treatment Choices
Sleep apnea is the name of a medical condition that affects countless people all around the planet. Sleep apnea, in a nutshell, is a disorder that affects sleeping patterns in human beings. If an individual has it, his or her breathing may cease over and over again. People who have this condition often look into
Understanding Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease is a condition of the inner ear in which the patient experiences vertigo, or a specific feeling of dizziness or spinning. The disease can also cause other symptoms including tinnitus or ringing in the ear, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, and hearing loss which comes and goes. Usually, only
Sleep Movement Disorders: What Are They?
Sleep movement disorders can cause movement or restlessness during or before sleep that can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep for a full night’s rest. There are two main sleep movement disorders, which include restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. Read on to learn more about these disorders. Restless Leg
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