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Breathe Easier This Holiday Season with VivAer®
The holidays are full of joyful occasions like office parties, family get-togethers, and even cozy moments at home. The last thing you want is difficulty breathing, headaches, and fatigue while celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. We understand how challenging it can be to enjoy the festivities when you don’t feel your best….
Chronic Cough: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
This October, flu season, sinus infections, and other seasonal ailments are frequent as we head into the winter months. Many of us experience a cough along with these seasonal sicknesses, and it’s typically nothing to fret about. But, when is it time to worry about a chronic cough? A cough that just won’t go away…
Audiology Awareness: Why Audiologists Help with More Than Hearing Aids
Today, people can buy many types of hearing aids and devices over the counter without ever seeing a doctor. While this may seem like a convenient option, you lose the ability to have your hearing device fitted to your ear, which may make the device less effective. This October, celebrate National Audiology Awareness Month with…
The Newest Hearing Device on the Market: Phonak Audéo™
In today’s world, technology is constantly evolving. With new technologies, the multitude of options for hearing aids can feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to choose the device that will bring you the most comfort, security, and best sound quality. Thankfully, Phonak Audéo™ Lumity hearing aids combine clear, reliable hearing solutions with the latest technology…
How To Deal With The Feeling That Something Is Stuck In Your Throat
There is nothing worse than the feeling that something is stuck in the back of your throat only to find there’s nothing physically there. This sensation, called globus sensation, can be alarming and frequently bothersome. Most often, there’s no need to fret if you’re experiencing this feeling! Globus sensation is fairly common. Learn from our…
Cutting Edge Biologic Options for Sinus Problems
Over the years, we have made many strides in improving the way we are able to treat sinus issues. One common problem that has continued to be a challenge is treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (nasal polyps). When it comes to these conditions, it is possible that the future of better disease control may…
Dangers of Earbud & Earpod Use
From teenagers and adolescents to working adults, everyone is using either earbuds or earpods these days. These options are like tiny speakers that fit inside the ears, and while they are convenient and useful, there are some concerns when it comes to your ears and your hearing. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and…
Q-Tips & Ears: Good or Bad?
Keeping cotton swabs, such as Q-tips, in the bathroom to clean out your ears is very common, and many people think this is a necessary task, but it’s one that carries significant risks. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the use of cotton-tipped swabs or other home instruments pose a serious risk of damage…
What to Do About Frequent Throat Clearing
We all clear our throats sometimes without giving it much thought. We may do it to get someone’s attention, to clear our throats of mucus or the feeling that something’s stuck, or it may be a nervous habit. While there are several reasons for throat clearing, when it becomes a chronic occurrence, it can cause…
Lingering Loss of Smell After COVID-19? Here’s What to Do
Smell is one of our five senses that we often think little about even though it’s strongly linked to emotion and memory. It can alert us to danger and works with our sense of taste to allow us to experience the flavor of food. To lose your sense of smell (also called anosmia), and most…