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Mrs. Taylor’s Veterans Day Bio
Happy Veterans Day. We would like to recognize and honor all those who have served our country. In particular, we would like to recognize and thank Mrs. Taylor for her service. We are proud of you Mrs. Taylor! Mrs. Natasha Taylor joined our practice in 2003, she has been a pract...
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Healthy Lung Month
October is National Healthy Lung Month, a month that for many people causes multiple problems pertaining to their lungs. A lung allergy causes symptoms directly reflected in how a person breathes. Pollen, a major trigger for asthmatics, stimulates white blood cells to release a ...
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Celebrate Physician Assistant Week
Receiving medical care can be stressful and physician assistants are here to help. PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications and can serve as your primary healthcare provider. PAs improve healthcare access and q...
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Sinuses and the Rain
Rainy weather can have a profound effect on sinus pain and pressure and make common symptoms even worse than usual. There are a wide range of sinus headache causes that affect adults, but they are often the result of a sinus infection known as sinusitis. This type of infection c...
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Hurricanes Can Wreak Havoc on Your Sinuses
Storms affect atmospheric pressure (also called barometric pressure), which is the pressure of the air in the earth's atmosphere. Hurricanes and other strong storms can cause massive dips in this pressure. When the pressure in the earth’s atmosphere drops suddenly an...
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Ear Tubes
Ear tubes are tiny, hollow cylinders, usually made of plastic, that are surgically inserted into the eardrum. An ear tube creates an airway that ventilates the middle ear and prevents the accumulation of fluids behind the eardrum. Ear tubes can also be called tympanostomy tubes...
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What is TMJ?
What is a temporomandibular joint disorder? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull, which is located in front of your ear. You have one joint on each side of your mouth. At the jaw joint, muscles, ligaments, and bones work together as a system. When the s...
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Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer's ear can ruin your summer: Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a...
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The Correct Way to Use a Nasal Spray
Spray at an angle into the nasal cavity with the nozzle pointed towards the ear. Do not sniff in, it's important the spray liquid remains in the nasal cavity and not swallowed, the product simply will not work if the spray enters the throat. Remember, it may take up to two ...
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Skip Chocolate to Avoid Heartburn this Valentine’s Day
Certain foods can be problematic for those who suffer from acid reflux. Unfortunately, when it comes to acid reflux, chocolate is a triple threat. It is high in cocoa, fat, and stimulants (caffeine and theobromine) - all of which contribute to acid reflux. This time of yea...
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January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Did you know your thyroid gland makes hormones that help control the function of many of your body's organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin? Making sure that your thyroid gland is healthy is important to your body’s overall well-being. An estima...
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