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At Night, The Buzzing in my Ears Seems Worse

If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from a medical disorder known as tinnitus then you most likely know that it often gets worse when you are attempting to go to sleep. But what’s the reason for this? The ringing is a phantom sound due to some medical disorder […]

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Is Tonsil Surgery a Good Idea for Adults?

Many adults are surprised when their ENT recommends a tonsillectomy. The first thing people often wonder is whether adults should get tonsil surgery or whether it’s just for kids. A tonsillectomy can actually be conducted on anybody of any age. Your provider will examine the state of your tonsils and your particular symptoms rather than […]

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Your Risk of Hearing Loss is Raised by Diabetes

Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing hearing loss increased by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9% or […]

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When to See an ENT for Painful Swallowing

Many of us have experienced the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. During our childhood, our mothers usually blamed it on something going down the “wrong pipe,” and we accepted that explanation. 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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The Truth About Cheap “Hearing Aids”

The term “cheap” has dual meanings. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. Conversely, it implies low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re buying a very low-quality device can […]

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Can You Get Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy?

There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very difficult time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are often disregarded. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a great many cancer patients, there will be life after your disease. And you want that life to be as […]

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Hearing Loss While You’re Pregnant

It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a […]

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The Risk of Falls and How Hearing Aids Can Help

Kids tend to fall pretty much every day. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also fairly typical. It isn’t really a worry because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t typically stay down for long. The same cannot be said as you get older. The older […]

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The Nature of Selective Hearing

The only one thing that you requested was for the garbage to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a common indication that communication is failing. We […]

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