Is Tonsil Surgery a Good Idea for Adults?

When an ENT suggests tonsil surgery to an adult, it often comes as a surprise. The first thing people often wonder is whether adults should have tonsil surgery or whether it’s just for children. Well actually, there’s no true age limit on a tonsillectomy. Rather than considering your age, your provider will look for specific […]

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Your Risk of Hearing Loss is Raised by Diabetes

You may be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss […]

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If You Have Discomfort When You Swallow, It’s Time to Consult an ENT

Many of us have experienced the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. During our childhood, our mothers often blamed it on something going down the “wrong pipe,” and we accepted that answer. Now that we’re all grown up, we tend to want a more accurate explanation as to why this takes place. Does it […]

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Your Sinuses Can be Seriously Affected by Environmental Allergens

You know those typical cold symptoms? Sneezing, runny noses, fevers, that kind of thing. Turns out, the majority of these symptoms are not caused by the cold virus itself. Actually, your body’s immune response creates these symptoms as a by-product. Strange though it may seem, a fever is only one tool in your body’s toolbox, […]

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Your General Health Can be Affected by Hearing Loss – Here Are 4 Ways

Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that numerous treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may come as […]

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What is Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty – What is it?

You ever have one of those dreams where you’re back in grade-school, maybe as a contestant in a spelling bee? Everybody but you and one other person is out of the competition. And then… the judges give you your word: uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. And no degree of practice could have readied you for this one. That’s one […]

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Can Your Hearing be Damaged by Earbuds?

Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, maybe, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the laundry?) Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Often, you don’t realize […]

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Improve Mental Function Using These 5 Enjoyable Activities

As your body ages, it’s not hard to detect the changes. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees start to hurt a little bit more. Your skin gets a little saggy in places. Perhaps your eyesight and your hearing both start to diminish a bit. These […]

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