Posts by Josh Light
Are You Worried That You May Have Laryngitis?
LightENT of Boynton Beach looks at the causes and risks The holiday season may be past us, but the sore throat season is here for a while. And as a sore throat is one of the prevailing symptoms of COVID-19, LightENT of Boynton Beach thought it would be beneficial to get to know the common…
Read MoreFall Allergies in South Florida
Light E.N.T. of Boynton Beach is here to help reduce your misery Isn’t it always the way? You struggle to get through one allergy season, and another is just around the corner. Even fall in South Florida, while the temperatures rarely dip into the jacket-wearing category, still equates to fewer lawns mowed, more pumpkin spice…
Read MoreDizzy? Hearing Loss? You May Have Meniere’s Disease
If you suffer from dizzy spells and hearing loss that affects one ear, you may be experiencing Meniere’s Disease. This disease can affect individuals at any age. However, it is typically seen between young and middle-aged people. This is a chronic condition, and there is no cure, but there are various treatments to help relieve…
Read MoreSinusitis Bothering You? Learn About the Latest Treatments!
5 Causes of Sinus Infection and the 5 Latest Modern ENT Treatments What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis, commonly referred to as a sinus infection, is one of the most widespread problems we treat at our Boynton Beach ENT office. It is defined as the inflammation of a nasal sinus. The 5 Most Common Causes Sinusitis can…
Read MoreHow Singapore’s Early Proactive Measures Helped Contain the Spread of COVID-19 and What We Can Learn From It
Dr. Light recently came across an intriguing article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about how the island city-state of Singapore was initially alerted and early on took proactive steps it took to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus and what we can learn as takeaways about their approach here…
Read MoreThe Newest Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life!
The Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids for Boynton Beach Area Seniors The following words may hit home and be a telling sign that you may be facing a hearing deficit. “What? I didn’t hear you!” Is this a phrase you hear over and over in your life? Family members or partners, children and even friends…
Read MorePollen May Contribute to Inhibiting the Spread of COVID-19
Does Pollen play a role in helping to inhibit the spread of COVID-19? A new blog post published June 10, 2020 in www.news-medical.net by Dr. Liji Thomas explores this topic, based on a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv. The researchers in the study made observations and built a hypothesis that pollen plays…
Read MoreNewly Expanded Office Hours for Light ENT
Dr. Light is very excited to announce the availability of more appointments for in-office visits. At the onset of the Covid crisis, Light E.N.T. adjusted office hours, instituted strict precautionary measures, and instituted policies that have gone above and beyond those mandated by the state and federal authorities. We are gratified with the results. We…
Read MoreTips For Wearing Your Hearing Aids with a Mask
May is Better Hearing Month and Light ENT wants to make sure the added challenges of using hearing aids with a mask does not prevent you from hearing better. Many patients have asked the question, “How do I keep my hearing aids from falling off when placing or removing my face mask?” There are a…
Read MoreYour Hearing Aids and the COVID—19 Pandemic
Do you wear a hearing aid? Proper functioning of your hearing aids is just as critical now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it was before the days of the virus. To ensure satisfaction, as well as safety, the Light ENT Audiology department at our Boynton Beach ENT office has implemented strategies to help reduce physical…
Read MoreHand Sanitizers vs. Soap & Water vs. Alcohol and Other Options – Pros and Cons
As of May 2020, thousands of people worldwide have been infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), or Coronavirus for short. The US intelligence community seems to be leaning towards finding that the virus may have accidentally been released from a lab near Wuhan although there are many that feel that it may have made the…
Read MoreDr. Light Announces Telehealth Video Appointments for ENT Patients
Dr. Joshua Light, of Light ENT Boynton Beach is pleased to announce the immediate availability of ‘telemedicine appointments for ENT’ ( appointments via your own electronic device – iPad, smart phone or computer ) for new and existing patients of our ear, nose and throat practice. Imagine…Meeting with your ENT doctor without having to visit…
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