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Oct
What are the common causes of hearing loss?
Because the ear's primary functions are hearing and helping maintain balance, ear problems such as hearing loss can impact the ability to communicate and function effectively. It is a common problem for older adults, but hearing loss can affect people of all ages.If your h...
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Sep
Can Sleep Apnea Be Cured?
Difficulty sleeping is often caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the throat tissue is lax or narrow, resulting in the muscles intermittently relaxing enough to block the airway during sleep. Snoring is one of the more common signs of sleep apnea. When th...
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Sep
Common Sleep Disorders
Difficulty sleeping is a common problem that affects between 50-70 million Americans. Sleep disorders can be extremely frustrating, leaving you tossing and turning in bed or exhausted during the day. Not getting enough rest results in negative impacts on your mood, mental health...
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Aug
Most Common Types of Allergies
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the US, and 50 million Americans suffer from them each year. Some people are affected by allergies in milder ways, experiencing some, but minimal, discomfort. However, for many, allergies are detrimental to their health...
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Aug
How Do You Fix Sinus Problems?
Sinus problems can feel like a cold that just won't go away. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the cavities within the bones surrounding the nose lined with a thin membrane that produces mucus, usually swept along by hair cells and drains through small openings into the nasal...
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Jul
Why Hearing Loss Is Common In Older Adults
Hearing loss is a common condition that many older adults experience. Also known as presbycusis, hearing loss caused by age is a gradual process. Many people don't even know that the state of their hearing has declined because it happens so slowly over time. Often other peo...
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Jul
5 Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be connected to a variety of medical concerns ranging from mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, to physical ailments such as allergies or tumors. Whatever is causing your hearing loss, a reduced ability to hear the world around you can be frustra...
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May
National Better Hearing Month
Hearing loss from too much noise is the only truly preventable cause of hearing loss. However, you don't have to suffer with the symptoms. Read on to learn how you can take control of your hearing health today.Hearing loss is often associated with old age, and although it...
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Dec
Why Is There Fluid in My Ear?
Fluid in the ear, also known as otitis media with effusion (OME) or serous otitis media (SOM), is an accumulation of liquid behind the eardrum that occurs if the ear cannot properly drain fluid. This can be caused by several factors, such as allergies or infections. What ca...
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Dec
When Should I See a Pediatric ENT?
A pediatric ENT is a specialist in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, or throat in children. While you can rely on your primary care doctor to treat many common children's illnesses, in some cases, the expertise of a pediatric ear, nose and throat...
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