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Nov
Atlantic ENT Vs Allergist
An Otolaryngologist is the best option for patients to see because the effects that allergies have on the body go much deeper than just allergy testing and treatment. 50% of sinus complications are the result of allergies. These complications directly affect parts of the body suc...
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Sinus Infection Symptoms
When your nasal passages become infected, that's a sinus infection. Viruses, bacteria, or even allergies can lead to sinus infections. • Sinus pressure behind the eyes and the cheeks• A runny, stuffy nose that lasts more than a week• A worsening headache&bull...
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Nov
Hearing and Your Voice
Are people having trouble hearing what you are saying? Does it sound like you are talking loud or shouting all the time? Does your voice feel strained when you are speaking? Voice and hearing go hand and hand. We hear our own voices differently then others hear us primarily becau...
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Can Better Hearing Beat Fatigue?
Plenty of factors can contribute to fatigue, like lack of sleep or exercise. But did you know hearing loss also plays a role? It's true, and has to do with “cognitive load. ” Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort being used in the working memory: t...
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Remedies For Dry Mouth
1. Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus. Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night. 2. Suck on sugar-free hard candies, ice chips, or sugar-free popsicles. Chew sugarless gum (gums containing xylitol). These suckin...
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Helpful Tips for a Healthy Voice
Increase fluid intake, 6-8 glasses of water is recommended daily (unless you are receiving dialysis and have fluid restrictions). Drinking water-based beverages improves the lubrication of the vocal folds by raising internal humidity and thinning secretions in the larynx (voice b...
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Audiologist vs. Hearing Aid Dispenser
What is the difference between an Audiologist and a Hearing Aid Dispenser? There has been a lot of consumer confusion over professional roles in the diagnosing and treatment of hearing loss. It is still common today for someone to get screened, tested, or fitted with a hearing ai...
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Nov
Allergies vs. Allergens
Most people are familiar with the phrase “I have allergies. ” Either they've heard it used in passing by friends and family, or they’ve become frequent users of it themselves. But what exactly does that mean? What is an allergy? Contrary to some beliefs, al...
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Nov
Is the burn good or bad?
For many years, your choices in mouthwash were either Scope or Listerine. But as awareness of mouthwash has increased, so have your options; however, Listerine still seems to be the brand most people think about when they hear the word “mouthwash. ” The bad news is, th...
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) or paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM) is an abnormal closure of the vocal cords (voice box) usually on inhalation. VCD has been frequently mistaken for asthma because the symptoms are similar. In asthma, the airways (bronchial tubes) tighten, maki...
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Nov
Ménière’s Disease
What is Ménière's disease? Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. The symptoms of Méni&...
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Nov
How to Stop a Nosebleed
Remain calm, sit up straight and lean forward. Lean your head forward. Tilting your head back may cause you to swallow the blood. Pinch the nostrils together and apply direct pressure with the thumb and index finger for approximately 10 minutes. Time it to make sure the nostrils ...
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