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Jun
Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin?
Upon its discovery in 1928, penicillin became the world's first mass-produced drug that could clear up a bacterial infection. Before penicillin, anything from a paper cut to childbirth could be the death of an individual. Today there are several antibiotics in the penicillin clas...
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May
Hearing Aid Patient Story
Scott Becker is a 63-year-old patient who recently underwent treatment for hearing loss at South Florida ENT Associates. Scott didn't know what level of hearing loss he was experiencing and thought that the condition was something that only manifests in people in their 70&r...
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May
What Does A Sinus CT Scan Show?
A CT scan of the sinus cavities uses special X-ray equipment to examine the cavities within the bones surrounding the nasal cavity, known as paranasal sinuses. In addition to being painless and noninvasive, CT scanning is also accurate. It not only serves as the best method of de...
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May
Does Turbinate Reduction Change the Shape Of the Nose?
For those suffering from chronic nasal congestion and sinus infection, turbinate reduction may provide long-term relief, but does it alter the shape of your nose?Is Your Nose Smaller or Larger After Turbinate Reduction?Are swollen turbinates capable of making your nose larger?...
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May
Patient Elizabeth Del Rio shares her experience with South Florida ENT
When I was around two or three years old, I had an ear nose and throat surgery from South Florida ENT. The surgeon noticed that I wasn't responding properly. It was at the ripe old age of four when I was finally diagnosed with the hearing loss. You know, I've never really conside...
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Apr
Risk of Dementia with Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition, with one in eight people in the United States, age 12 or older, experiencing hearing loss in both ears.1 It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, noise exposure and genetics. While many people may think of hearing loss as a mino...
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Apr
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Since 1984, May has been declared to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Because May is right in the middle of the most difficult time for those who suffer from asthma and allergies, it was chosen as the month to...
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Apr
Better Hearing & Speech Month 2023
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, which is a month dedicated to raising awareness about hearing and speech problems. Millions of people in the United States suffer from hearing or communication disorders, and the effects of these conditions can be devastating. At South Fl...
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Apr
Inspire Sleep Apnea Procedure - Are You a Candidate?
Clinically Reviewed by Dr. McLaughlin. If you have had moderate to severe sleeping problems in the last two years and CPAP therapy has been ineffective, then the Inspire procedure may be a suitable option for you. The lack of a good night's sleep can affect vari...
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Mar
Flesh Eating Bacteria Enters the Body Through Saline Rinse
If you're a neti-pot user, you already know its many benefits: it clears congestion, eliminates allergy symptoms, helps with snoring, and much more. It's true - saline rinses are essential to nasal care as they treat sinus infections and relieve nasal blockages; however, rinses m...
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