16

Oct

woman blowing nose outside

Can Allergies Make You Cough?

If you've ever experienced a persistent cough during allergy season, you may wonder if allergies could be to blame. Yes, allergies can make you cough, and the symptoms can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Fortunately, with proper management and treatment, you don't have to...

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16

Oct

child with cochlear implant doing homework

How Do Cochlear Implants Stay On?

Cochlear implants are transformative technology that helps individuals with severe hearing loss experience sound again. If you're exploring your hearing restoration options, you may wonder how these advanced devices stay on. Florida ENT Associates is here to explain the sim...

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03

Jun

Penicillin

Re-Evaluate: Penicillin Allergy Testing

Penicillin was the world's first mass-produced drug that could clear a bacterial infection, and today several antibiotics are in the penicillin class, allowing the drug to save countless lives. Some patients may develop adverse reactions to penicillin, but less than 1% of populat...

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27

May

Closeup of person cupping their ear.

National Better Hearing Month

National Hearing Month is coming to an end, but at The Barranco Clinc, we are committed to supporting innovative hearing and balance science. Read on and take control of your hearing health today! May is National Better Hearing Month, and at the Barranco ENT Clinic our goa...

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01

Apr

Common Causes for Allergies

If you are an allergy sufferer you certainly aren't alone. It can be downright annoying when itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose have you rushing for the tissues every couple of minutes. It can also be difficult to figure out what could be causing these sudden Allergiessy...

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31

Mar

Sleep Apnea Could Be A Sign Of Something More

Sleep apnea is a common medical condition in which a person temporarily stops breathing while asleep. While the condition itself is not necessarily problematic, the sleep apnea experts at Coastal Ear Nose & Throat in Palm Coast warn that it should not be ignored. If left untr...

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31

Mar

Ear Infection Tips and Tricks

The earaches resulting from ear infections can be very uncomfortable. There might also be concern about hearing loss. However, most ear infections can be easily treated or prevented altogether. Your Palm Coast, Florida ENT doctor at Coastal Ear Nose & Throat offers some infor...

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03

Jan

woman touching her head with her eyes closed

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a hearing condition, which is estimated to affect about 15 percent of the population. Tinnitus involves hearing a buzzing, ringing, or whooshing in your ears when the sound is not actually present. This issue affects about 1 in every 10 Americans and is more prevalent...

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03

Jan

Doctor touching woman's neck

Is Vocal Paralysis Treatable?

In addition to producing sound, your vocal cords are responsible for protecting your windpipe from saliva, drink, and food. Vocal cord paralysis is when nerve impulses to the larynx are disrupted, causing paralysis to the muscles. It can be caused by certain cancers, infections...

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03

Jan

Person touching hearing aid

How Long Will My Hearing Aids Last?

When selecting hearing aids, you want them to last as long as possible. Modern, high-quality hearing aids will typically last for three to seven years, but two people can buy the same hearing aids and have them last quite different amounts of time. So, what can you do to ensure t...

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03

Jan

Boy getting his ears checked

Choosing an ENT for My Child

Our children are precious, and we want the best for them. When choosing a doctor, whether an ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or any medical professional, you want to ensure your child has a positive experience and the most effective treatments available. The right EN...

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03

Jan

Doctor speaking with girl

Choosing a Speech Therapist

A wide range of speech issues could require assistance from a certified speech therapist. If you seek speech therapy for your child, you may have a referral from your doctor or pediatrician following a clinical appraisal. You may have noticed that your child struggles to communic...

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