Are your kids experiencing middle ear infections or swimmer’s ear? Both infections can be painful for children, and repeated episodes of otitis media may even damage hearing. Even adults just like you can experience this health problem. In this blog, we explore the symptoms of these common infections and the role that ear hygiene plays…
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The Link Between Tinnitus and Sleep Disturbances: Tips For Better Sleep
Tinnitus is a hearing defect which affects approximately 20 percent of Americans today. Consisting of continuous internal noises not originating in one’s environment, the clicking, buzzing, and roaring of tinnitus impacts mental health and for many sufferers, sleep. Here, we have provided tips for sleeping better with tinnitus. Tip #1 Know About Your Tinnitus Diagnosis For…
Post-operative Care: What to Expect After Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure on the lymph tissue located at the back of the nose and throat. The adenoids act as bacterial and viral filters in children up to their teenage years. However, adenoids can cause chronic ear, nose and throat problems, including infection and throat obstruction in some children. If you or…
Acute VS. Chronic Laryngitis: Knowing the Difference
You have “lost” your voice, barely able to speak above a whisper, and frankly, any amount of conversation hurts your throat. This problem is what ENT doctors call laryngitis, and it comes in two forms–acute or chronic. In this blog, you will learn the difference between the two forms of this common throat condition, as…