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Why an Audiologist at AENT
At Atlantic Ear, Nose & Throat, an audiometric evaluation is administered and interpreted by an audiologist instead of a hearing aid dispenser. An important distinction to understand when treating hearing loss is the difference between Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers...
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Benefits of Using an Audiologist Associated with an ENT
If you suspect you might have a problem with hearing loss, why should you pick an audiologist over a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) and why should you pick an audiologist who works with an ENT? When it is time for a hearing loss assessment, you can go to an HIS or an audiolog...
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SLIT Allergy Treatment
A highly effective, safer option for allergy treatment People often think of allergy as only ‘hay fever', with sneezing, runny nose, and nasal stuffiness. However, allergies can also cause symptoms such as chronic sinus problems, excess nasal and throat drainage, head...
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What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a...
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? -Coughing during or after eating or drinking -Wet sounding voice (“gurgly” voice) -Extra time or effort needed to chew or swallow -Recurring pneumonia or chest congestion -Food or...
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March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month
What is Essential Tremor? Essential Tremor or ET is the uncontrollable shaking in different parts of the body due to a nerve disorder. The part of the body that is mostly affected by ET includes the arms, hands, head, larynx, tongue, and chin. In extreme cases, the lower part of ...
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Medications vs. SLIT
Are allergy medications relieving me of my allergies? While allergy medications are effective at minimizing many symptoms of allergies - congestion, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, hives, and post-nasal drip – they do just that, minimize symptoms. In other words, th...
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What Causes Dry Mouth
We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When you don't make enough saliva, your mouth becomes dry and uncomfortable. Fortunately, many treatments can help against dr...
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The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI)
Speech therapy for swallowing is a physical rehabilitation program conducted by a licensed speech-language pathologist offered at our Lake Mary, Orange City and DeLand office locations. Therapy is based on an individualized treatment plan with objectives and specific goals for ea...
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Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, and/or imbalance. Symptoms due to vestibular disorders can diminish quality of life and impact all aspects of daily living. They also contribute to emotional problems such as a...
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