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Why Pollen Triggers So Many Allergies
It is estimated that more than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies with 30 percent of that group being adults, and 40 percent being children. In fact, the cost of dealing with allergies is more than $18 billion, and food allergies cost even more at $25 billion.…
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Hearing Loss Prevention Tips
An estimated 20 percent of Americans admit to some form of hearing loss, and by the age of 65, 33 percent of adults report hearing loss. And about 60 percent of people who admit to hearing loss are still active in the work force, which could affect their job performance.…
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Tips for Fighting Wintertime Sinus and Allergy Symptoms
While pollen season may be over when colder weather arrives, it doesn’t mean you are completely out of the woods when it comes to sinus and allergy issues. If you have cold symptoms that last for more than 10 days, then the issue may be allergies, or even a more…
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Sinus and Allergy Help: 5 Tips to Keep Your Nose from Tickling
That tickly or tingly feeling in your nose can be quite annoying – especially if no amount of rubbing or blowing makes a difference. However, do you know that that tingle means? Did you know it may be due to a sinus or allergy reaction? If you are tired of…
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Balloon Sinuplasty for Chronic Sinus Issues: Potential Side Effects and Recovery Time
If you suffer from sinus issues, you know how debilitating they can be. The good news is, there is help for this condition. A balloon sinuplasty can help you find permanent relief from chronic symptoms of sinusitis. This is a non-invasive procedure that can be done in the office, using…
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The 5 Most Common Allergies
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies, you probably understand the misery of living with headaches, watery, itchy eyes, and a constant feeling like you’re moving through life in a haze. But in addition to consulting with an experienced ear/nose/throat (ENT) doctor,…
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Time for a Hearing Test
There are quite a few reasons that hearing loss occurs. Disease, general health issues, noise exposure and genetics can all contribute to hearing loss. However, for many people, the natural aging process can result in changes to their hearing ability. With approximately 30 percent of adults over the age of…
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What a Sore Throat May Be ?
When a sore throat begins, it may feel as though you have swallowed a bit of sandpaper. However, as time passes (usually not that much) it may get worse. When this happens, your mind often goes to the million dollar question – is your sore throat a cold, strep or…
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Tips to Care for Your Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, you know what they are. They are personalized, miniature and custom-fit pieces of technology that help to enhance your life in several ways. This critical device also contains quite a bit of complex circuitry, and may be damaged if exposed to chemicals, excessive temperatures (hot…
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Early Signs of Hearing Loss and When to Take Action
As time passes, reduced stimulation to your ears and your brain can begin to impair the ability the brain has to process sound and to recognize speech.
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Your Allergies May Be the Causes of Your Dizziness
There are many different causes of dizziness in a person’s life, and left untreated, dizziness can affect day-to-day activities, because it compromises balance, coordination and vision.
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Most Common Causes of Ear Infections
Ear infections are something that can affect anyone, although they most often occur in children. They can be quite painful because of the fluid build-up inside the ear.
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