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Nov
Balloon Sinuplasty for Sinus Infections
Chronic sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses (cavities around the nasal passages) are inflamed. The condition is considered chronic when the inflammation lasts 12 or more weeks despite treatment attempts. An uncomfortable condition, sinusitis can cause difficulty breathi...
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Nov
Better Sleep in the New Year by Conquering Snoring
If you or your partner snores, you're well aware of how disruptive it can be to sleep. Snoring may also indicate an underlying medical issue that should be looked into. Snoring is a general term that refers to any sound from the mouth or nose that people make during sleep...
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Nov
Balance Disorders: Causes and Treatment
Your Orlando Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating balance disorders. Our trained audiologists can help you to understand and improve unsteady balanced caused by inner ear issues. Balance disorders can make you feel unsteady, dizzy, and nau...
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Nov
IPL vs. Laser for Pigmentation
In our most recent post, we delved into what intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment is. If you’re considering an IPL treatment to lighten your skin pigmentation, you may also be considering a laser treatment. In this post, we’ll look at the differences and similariti...
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Nov
What is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Treatment?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser treatment is a technology that was developed in 1995. It's similar to other laser treatments except that instead of a single wavelength of light, IPL light is filtered so that only those wavelengths that are taken up by the intended surface ...
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Nov
Bed bugs: Identification and Removal
The holiday season is nearly upon us! November through January is also the busiest travel time of the year. Whether you plan to or not, you may find yourself staying in a hotel over the next few months. Hotels are very careful about bed bug infestations, but sometimes they still ...
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Nov
ENT doctors and Allergists: What’s the difference?
Millions of Americans suffer from allergies. Allergies can occur at any time of year and at any stage of life. Sometimes allergies are present in childhood, disappear, and then reappear in adulthood. People who suffer from allergies have a condition in which the immune system rea...
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Nov
Dust Allergies and Prevention
As many as 20 million Americans are allergic to dust, specifically, dust mites. These microscopic creatures are the most common trigger for year-round allergies and asthma symptoms. While you can't completely get rid of dust mites, it’s possible to lessen their hold o...
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Nov
Helping Kids with Stress
It's the start of a new school year! Parents may rejoice sending kids back to school, but for the kids themselves it can be a stressful time. During the school year, both coursework and social situations may cause kids stress. Some stress is expected from coursework, and a ...
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Nov
Symptoms of a Broken Nose
Sports and roughhousing can easily lead to a nose being accidentally smashed. A sudden impact to the nose is the most common way to break it. Everyone is at some small risk for a broken nose. Certain activities increase the risk for a broken nose, especially contact sports such a...
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Nov
Exercise to Ease Hearing Loss
Many people suffer some kind of hearing loss, especially as they age. Hearing loss can make social situations very difficult and may lead to feelings of isolation and depression. While most hearing loss is irreversible, some exercises may make it easier for the brain to follow co...
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Nov
How to Clean Your Ears
How to clean the ears is one of the most common question our audiologists get. It's important to remember that earwax is a natural and important part of the body. Earwax traps dirt and debris, fights infections in and around ears, and keeps the ear from drying out and becom...
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