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Nov

Why dysphagia therapy?

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month. It translates to dys- (disordered) and -phagia (swallowing). Problems can range from severe instances of a complete inability to swallow to mild discomfort when swallowing. Some people complain of coughing on liquids. Others say food gets stuck ...

Nov

3 Stages of Swallowing

Did you know swallowing is a complex function? Swallowing occurs in a series of sequential steps including the oral phase, pharyngeal phase and the esophageal phase. These are the “3 stages of swallowing”. First, the oral phase (what happens in the mouth) focusing on ...

Nov

6/9/2020 is National Call your Doctor Day

National Call Your Doctor Day is a reminder to take a moment out of your busy day to put your health first. Feeling nervous or uncomfortable about going is natural but do not let that stop you from taking care of yourself. Think of your doctor as your partner in managing your hea...

Nov

Hearing

Sound is a powerful, vital and joyous part of our everyday lives and the world we inhabit. We should never take our ability to enjoy sound, in any form, for granted. 5/31 is National Save Your Hearing Day. The day is observed to draw attention to the importance of early identific...

Nov

Balloon Sinus Dilation

Office Sinusitis Treatment Offers Instant Relief That Lasts: It is estimated that more than 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis every year making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. For many years, those who suffered from the pain, pressure and oth...

Nov

Anxiety or a Health Problem?

Feels Like Something is Stuck in My Throat. Is it Anxiety or a Health Problem? Anxiety and stress can have a profound effect on your body, and one such effect is inflammation, caused by the activation of your autonomic nervous system. Depending on the type of anxiety you experien...

Nov

Asthma and Allergies During COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many are left wondering what's to blame for their symptoms, fearful that they may have even caught the contagious virus. While some symptoms overlap, thankfully there are still large differences that separate COVID-19 from both allergies and as...

Nov

COVID-19

We recognize this is an unprecedented time, bringing uncertainty and unease. We want you to know that we have increased our already stringent procedures, so you can feel safe, secure and confident in once again receiving care in your provider's office. Here’s what we&...

Nov

May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month

The month of May brings Better Hearing and Speech into focus to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, encouraging people to analyze their own hearing and speech and encouraging action if it is thought there might be a problem. Treatment can then be given to improve t...

Nov

World Day for Safety & Health at Work

4/28/2020 is World Day for Safety & Health at Work: This Day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The focus is to raise awareness internationally on the problem and promote creating a safe and healthy culture to help reduce the number of wo...

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