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CPAP and COVID-19
As we learn more about the novel coronavirus that has impacted every community, we are becoming more hopeful about potential treatments that will lessen symptoms as well as entering into the testing phase for vaccines. However, COVID-19 remains a very serious and potentially deadly virus, especially for people who have compromised immune systems, people who […]
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Does My Child Need an Adenoidectomy?
Adenoid Removal Surgery (Adenoidectomy) is common surgery to remove the adenoids. The adenoids are glands on the roof of the mouth near the tonsils, where the nose connects to the throat. Properly functioning adenoids produce white blood cells to help fight infection, but in some children, adenoids can become swollen and infected, a condition called […]
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Am I a Good Candidate for the Propel Sinus Implant?
If you suffer from chronic sinusitis and other treatments have failed, you may be a good candidate for the propel sinus implant. What Is a Propel Sinus Implant? The Propel sinus implant is a relatively new device used in the treatment of chronic sinusitis. For sufferers of chronic sinusitis, it is a welcome innovation. Many […]
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Do I Have a Sinusitis?
Is it a cold? Is it allergies? Or do you have sinusitis? Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, is common this time of year. No matter where you go, you are exposed to people coughing and sneezing, spreading germs. But even if you catch a cold or have a few days of the sniffles, most of […]
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How Long Do You Have to Take Allergy Shots?
Allergy shots are an effective way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief, prevents new allergies from developing, and can help you avoid developing asthma. Should I Get Allergy Shots? If you suffer from allergies that are not fully controlled by over the counter or prescription allergy medicines or have side effects from taking allergy […]
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What Does It Feel Like When You Have an Ear Infection?
Ear infections are more common in children than adults, but anyone can get an ear infection. Most ear infections do not require antibiotics; in fact, the CDC urges physicians to avoid overprescribing antibiotics for ear infections that will likely clear up without them. The body will fight the infection and most kids will recover within […]
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What Are the Signs of Hearing Loss?
Are you having trouble hearing what people are saying during a conversation? Do you find yourself having to ask people to repeat themselves more often than you used to? Do you keep the volume on your television so loud that other family members comment on it? If you said yes to any of the above […]
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Am I a Good Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Balloon sinuplasty is a relatively new procedure that was only approved by the FDA in 2005, but its development was inspired by a longstanding heart procedure, the angioplasty. In an angioplasty, a small balloon is inserted into a blocked artery in the heart. By expanding the balloon, blood flow is restored, preventing further damage to […]
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Non-Invasive Treatment for Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing, known as apneas, that take place while the patient sleeps. These pauses are long and frequent enough to disrupt oxygen supply to the body and can have serious health consequences over time. What are the types of sleep apnea? There are […]
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Ear Infections in Adults
What Is An Ear Infection? An ear infection refers to a bacterial or viral infection impacting the middle ear, the part of the ear that sits behind the eardrum. Ear infections must be treated promptly. They are generally painful and can cause hearing loss if not addressed. Ear infections are also called otitis. What Causes […]
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