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Symptoms that Tell You to See an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

November 11, 2014

There are many different symptoms that would signal the need for someone to see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. You may have a sore throat that won’t go away, experiencing ringing in your ears, or suffering from sleep apnea. You may have a condition that is causing problems with…

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Throat Problems: A Simple Fix or Serious?

November 10, 2014

The recent announcement that Buffalo Sabres’ broadcasting legend Rick Jeanneret has been diagnosed with throat cancer may serve as a note of caution to others. Jeanneret, who has been broadcasting Sabres hockey games for forty-three years on either radio or television, recently announced that he has stage III cancer of…

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What is a Sinus Infection?

October 28, 2014

If you’re suffering with allergies, you potentially expect to sneeze as the pollen levels rise (or if you’re allergic to cats, as you visit a friend who owns cats). Besides sneezing, allergies oftentimes cause the eyes to itch. The nose becomes stuffed up and runny. Depending upon what you are…

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What is Otology?

October 27, 2014

Otology, or ear care, treats the ear’s function and structure. Ear conditions involve balance and hearing disorders, disease or damage of the ear, tumors, and others. Patients also are seen by neurotology specialists, who care for the nerves connecting the brain and ear in surgery. Our specialists treat most common…

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Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know

October 20, 2014

Sleep apnea is a severe sleep disorder. Individuals with sleep apnea stop breathing for ten to thirty seconds at a time as they’re sleeping. The brief pauses in breathing may occur up to 400 times each night. If you’re experiencing sleep apnea, spans of not breathing may disturb your sleep.…

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Do Allergies Disappear with Age?

October 15, 2014

When you were a child perhaps you experienced allergic reactions to foods, airborne particles, or environmental factors. As you got older, your allergy symptoms may have lessened or disappeared entirely. You may have “outgrown” your allergies. For many years, people who suffered from allergies during childhood believed their allergies disappeared…

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Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Quality of Life in Many Ways

October 6, 2014

Hearing loss is often gradual. In fact, it can be so gradual that the person who is experiencing the loss doesn’t realize it’s happening, and as hearing problems becomes more pronounced, often the person suffering the loss begins to adapt to it by reading lips or getting into the habit…

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