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Oct
Halloween is right around the corner! As you're thinking about different costumes for the big day, consider showcasing a very important body part: Your ears! Cat, dog, bear, rabbit, mouse, etc. : A sound-focused mammal with distinctive ears, such as a cat, dog, bear, or...
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Oct
Plagiocephaly is the term doctors use to describe a misshapen skull, including a flat spot on the back or side of the skull. The term positional plagiocephaly is used when the flat spot is caused by an infant lying on one side for too long. The flat spot occurs because infants&rs...
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Oct
Earwax, or cerumen, is created by the ear to help lubricate and protect the ear from external debris. Most of the time earwax naturally leaves the ear by chewing and other jaw movements. As earwax reaches the outside of the ear, it flakes and falls out. Ears are self-cleaning, bu...
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Oct
A teacher's voice is her most valuable asset. Teachers place huge stress on their voices, often talking for many hours in a day inside rooms with poor acoustics and a lot of background noise. Early in the fall term it’s very common for teachers’ voices to become...
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Oct
It's the time of year when teachers prepare, kids grumble, and parents rejoice. The start of the new school year is upon us! Whether your kids dread or welcome a new school year, there are plenty of things you’re probably already doing to help them prepare. As your ki...
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Oct
There are several reasons an individual may have a clogged ear(s). Assuming that: There's no pain in the ear that might indicate an ear infection There are no other symptoms such as sinus pain or an upper respiratory infection You don’t typically experience ear...
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Oct
Finding a lump or mass in your child's neck can be alarming to any parent. Most of the time, a lump in the neck is a swollen lymph node and not cause for immediate concern. Lymph nodes on the side of the neck, under the jaw, and behind the ears can swell for a number of rea...
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Oct
It's the first official day of summer! In sunny Central Florida that may not mean a lot, as we enjoy the sun’s rays nearly every day of the year, but many cities throughout the U. S. celebrate today by spending extra time outside. Extra time outside means more need for...
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Oct
A cough that shows up only at night may seem like a strange occurrence, especially if you don't have a cold or respiratory infection. You may feel well during the day and not feel the need to cough at all, but come bedtime and there’s a tickle or itch in your throat...
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Oct
More than 48 million Americans are affected by hearing loss. Hearing loss may be gradual, especially if it's due to age, and many individuals don’t seek treatment for hearing loss. Even if an individual does notice decreased hearing abilities or is told by family and ...
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Oct
Spring allergy season is upon is and if you're experiencing itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, you may assume that spring pollen is solely to blame. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, however, mold may also be to blame. At least 66% of...
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Oct
Last week we talked about long-term earplug use and some of the risks it carries. If you do choose to use foam earplugs over a long period of time, such as when sleeping, keeping them clean is important. Bacteria thrive in moist, warm environments, such as foam that's in an...
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