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Nov

BPPV

What is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common of the vestibular disorders and is easily treated. This condition can affect people of all ages, but is most common in people over the age of 60. BPPV symptoms include episodes of vertigo when your head ...

Nov

Allergy Skin Testing Vs Allergy Blood Testing

Deciding which type of testing to have done to determine your allergies can be a difficult decision for some. Let's take a look at why skin testing is the preferred method of testing at Atlantic Ear, Nose, and Throat. Accuracy: While some may be quick to assume that blood w...

Nov

Stop using Q-tips

Good intentions to keep ears clean may be risking the ability to hear. The ear is a delicate and intricate area, including the skin of the ear canal and the eardrum. Therefore, special care should be given to this part of the body. Start by discontinuing the use of cotton-tipped ...

Nov

How to Clear Phlegm From Your Throat

You don't really know how the phlegm in your throat got there, but removing it is kind of gross. It turns out, phlegm actually serves a useful purpose: The thick, sludgy substance—made up of mostly water, salt, and antibodies—is designed to help capture and clea...

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...

Nov

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...

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...

Nov

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...

Nov

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...

Nov

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...

Nov

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...

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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