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Oct

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What Allergens Do Allergy Tests Test For?

Most people are familiar with allergies, but far fewer understand why they occur. Allergies are caused by exposure to specific substances, which are called allergens. To determine what you may be allergic to or what's causing an allergic reaction, you may need to take an al...

Sep

Are CPAP Machines Dangerous?

When it comes to sleep apnea treatment, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are a well-established solution. However, some concern and misinformation has been circulating about the safety of CPAP therapy. At South Florida ENT Associates (SFENTA), we believe it's c...

Sep

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Weight Gain?

Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep, has been gaining increasing attention in recent years. Beyond the well-documented health risks associated with sleep apnea, such as cardiovascular problems and daytime fatigue, there's a lesser-known co...

Aug

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Why Does a Sinus Infection Make You Tired?

Sinus infections, or sinusitis, can be a miserable experience. Beyond the typical symptoms of congestion, facial pressure, and nasal discharge, many individuals with sinus infections also find themselves battling fatigue. It's not uncommon to wonder why a seemingly localized cond...

Aug

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Can Tinnitus Be Caused By Stress?

Tinnitus, the perception of ringing or noise in the ears when no external sound is present, can be a puzzling and distressing condition. While it's often associated with age-related hearing loss or exposure to loud noises, there's an emerging understanding of how stress can also...

Jul

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Which Allergies Cause A Sore Throat?

When discussing allergies, we often focus on common symptoms such as sneezing, itching of the eyes, and sinus congestion. However, allergies can also manifest as a sore throat, causing discomfort and irritation. In this blog, we will explore various allergies that can trigger a s...

Jul

How Long Does Sinus Surgery Last?

Sinus surgery is a medical procedure performed to treat chronic sinusitis or other sinus-related conditions that do not respond to conservative treatments. If you are considering sinus surgery, you may be curious about the duration of the results and how long you can expect the b...

Jun

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Hearing Problems in 5 year olds

Hearing problems in five-year-olds are a common concern among parents and educators. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), about 3 out of every 1,000 children in the U. S. are born with some form of hearing loss every year. Hearing problems that go...

Jun

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Are Hearing Problems Hereditary?

Whether a child is born with the condition or develops it at a young age, 50% of hearing loss cases in children are caused by genetic changes or mutations. In most cases, children who are born with genetic hearing loss do not exhibit any other major health issues. However, there...

Jun

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Sleep Apnea Treatments with Dr. McLaughlin

Are you ready for a full night's sleep? Meet Dr. Eamon McLaughlin, a comprehensive otolaryngologist with a special interest in surgery for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. At South Florida ENT Associates, we provide a variety of treatments for snoring and sl...

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