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Doctors often miss symptoms of meat allergy linked to lone star ticks, CDC finds
7/28/23 in Blog Posts
At least 42% of 1,500 doctors surveyed had never heard of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne illness that can cause potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat.
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120+ ENT and Allergy Associates physicians have been named on New York Magazine's 2023 "Best Doctors" list
7/10/23 in Blog Posts
120+ ENT and Allergy Associates physicians have been named on New York Magazine's 2023 "Best Doctors" list
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The Best Sleeping Positions For Sinus Drainage
4/5/23 in Blog Posts
Struggling with a stuffy nose due to a cold, allergy problems, or a sinus condition really puts a damper on quality rest. Most of us toss and turn a lot, as there doesn’t seem to be a best sleeping position for sinus drainage that both frees our airways and helps us settle down to get the rejuvenating shuteye we need. We talked with two experts who share ideas for not only how to sleep well with sinus issues, but also what you should be paying attention to during the day to minimize them, the best sleeping positions for sinus drainage, and when to seek medical help.
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Managing Egg Allergies During Passover & Easter
4/5/23 in Blog Posts
Easter and Passover are two important religious holidays that are celebrated by many people around the world. However, for those with allergies, these celebrations can be a challenge, especially if they have an egg allergy. Eggs are a common ingredient in many traditional Easter and Passover foods, so those with egg allergies may feel left out or have to miss out on some of the festivities. However, with a little bit of planning and creativity, it's possible to celebrate these holidays with allergies.
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A Runner’s Guide To Allergies
4/1/23 in Blog Posts
Avoid reactions...make yearly appointments with your allergist to find out what you are allergic to to prevent a serious reaction.
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Prepare for Spring Allergies
3/17/23 in Blog Posts
Spring is a beautiful season when the weather warms up, flowers bloom, and trees start to grow again. However, for many people, spring also marks the onset of allergies, which can cause discomfort and disrupt their daily lives.
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World Sleep Day
3/17/23 in Blog Posts
A good night’s sleep is critical to your mental and physical health. Our sleep specialists and sleep center team will work with you to comprehensively diagnosis and treat your sleep disorder so you can get the quality sleep that you need.
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World Hearing Day
3/2/23 in Blog Posts
World Hearing Day is held on March 3rd every year to promote hearing health worldwide and to advocate for raising awareness to hearing loss and hearing related issues. The World Health Organization decides on the yearly theme and plans an annual World hearing Day event.
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Recreational Noise Exposure - World Hearing Day
3/2/23 in Blog Posts
From the moment you are born to adulthood, communication and good hearing are what connects us to our communities and the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people who are aged 12-35 years old are at high risk of hearing loss. This can be due to recreational noise exposure, such as going to the gym, video arcades, concerts, movie theatres, riding motorcycles, and even wearing headphones. These common causes of hearing loss stated previously can be prevented.
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Pollen Allergies
3/1/23 in Blog Posts
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects more than 35 million Americans. If you suffer from it, you may experience sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose and itchiness in your nose, the roof of your mouth, throat, eyes or ears. These allergic reactions are most commonly caused by pollen and mold spores in the air, which start a chain reaction in your immune system.
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Hearing Protection
2/21/23 in Blog Posts
Hearing protection is essential to maintain our hearing health and prevent hearing loss. The human ear is an incredible and complex organ that allows us to enjoy music, communicate with others, and detect sounds in our environment. However, our ears are also vulnerable to damage, especially when exposed to loud noises.
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Be Aware of the Noise Levels in your Daily Life
2/21/23 in Blog Posts
he human ear is a complex organ that is designed to detect and transmit sound to the brain. The ear is made up of three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The inner ear contains tiny hair cells that are responsible for transmitting sound to the brain. These hair cells are very delicate and can be easily damaged by loud sounds.
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Yes, You Can Still Work Out Outside, Even If You Have Allergies � Here's How to Do It
2/8/23 in Blog Posts
Yes, You Can Still Work Out Outside, Even If You Have Allergies — Here's How to Do It!
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Nasal Health & Exercising
2/8/23 in Blog Posts
Nasal stuffiness is a common symptom which can impair many aspects of daily life including sleeping, working, and exercising. If you find that over-the-counter remedies, such as nasal sprays, don’t seem to help your nasal stuffiness, then see your doctor for further treatment options.
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February is Kids ENT Health Month!
2/1/23 in Blog Posts
Sometimes the littlest ears, noses and throats can develop some big problems. At ENT and Allergy Associates, our top priority is providing swift and efficient care for children's ear, nose, throat, allergy, and audiology needs.
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Forbes Health - Can Tinnitus Be Cured?
1/25/23 in Blog Posts
If you sometimes hear ringing, buzzing or humming in your ears that nobody else can hear, you’re not alone. You may be experiencing tinnitus, a common condition that affects nearly 750 million people around the world[1]. While hearing ringing in your ears after exposure to loud noises is not necessarily a cause for alarm, prolonged is important to address with your health care provider. Read on to learn more about tinnitus, along with tips to help manage, treat and prevent this frustrating condition.
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I can hear just fine… what do you mean I need a hearing aid?
1/25/23 in Blog Posts
Typically, hearing loss is a very slow and gradual process; one in which the listener may not even realize a hearing loss is present. You may be asking yourself: “how do people just not notice that they can’t hear?”
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KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH: Food Allergies
1/20/23 in Blog Posts
With true food allergies, an individual’s immune system will overreact to an ordinarily harmless food. Food allergy often may appear in someone who has family members with allergies, and symptoms may occur after that allergic individual consumes even a tiny amount of food.
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KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH: Asthma
1/20/23 in Blog Posts
Asthma affects 1 in 12 children. Asthma accounts for missed school days and can be life threatening if not controlled. Exposure to various irritants and substances that trigger allergies (allergens) can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma.
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KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH: Ear Pain
1/20/23 in Blog Posts
Ear pain (otalgia) is a common complaint in children. It is important for the cause of ear pain to be uncovered because this symptom can be due to many conditions ranging from mild to very serious. Pain presenting in the ear can have a direct cause or be due to referred pain from another area that radiates to the ear.
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KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH: Nose Bleeds
1/20/23 in Blog Posts
Epistaxis most commonly arises from the front portion of the nasal septum, the wall that divides the nose into a right and left side. Although the quantity of blood may appear to be great, only a small amount is actually lost during most nosebleeds. In children, bleeding is often caused by trauma or picking at dried mucous crust. Dryness contributes to nosebleed. This can be due to the environment, dehydration, or anatomic variations such as a septal deviation. Frequent nose blowing due to allergies, or an upper respiratory infection can lead to bleeding. Nosebleeds are common and frequently occur without any obvious cause.
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KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH: Signs of Nasal Trauma
1/20/23 in Blog Posts
The human nose serves as a passageway for air to flow from the outside environment into the lower respiratory tract and lungs. The anatomy and location of the nose causes it to easily be exposed to trauma. Nasal trauma is defined as any injury to the nose that results in bleeding, nasal deformity, decreased ability to breathe, and potentially an impaired sense of smell.
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Winter Allergies
1/18/23 in Blog Posts
Allergy season is not only present in the spring and fall! Pollen allergies are most prevalent in the spring and fall but let’s not forget we can be allergic to indoor allergens such as molds, pet dander, and dust mites. Why might we have allergy symptoms throughout the winter and what can we do to get ahead?
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Recreational Noise Damage: What You Need to Know
1/15/23 in Blog Posts
There is no denying that our world is getting louder. Nearly everyone has been in a situation where the individual next to you is listening to their music so loudly that you feel as though you are the one wearing the headphones. If you cannot relate to this, then perhaps you are the person in question.
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Tips for Ear Pressure While Flying (Airplane Ear)
1/11/23 in Blog Posts
Airplane ear (ear barotrauma) is the stress on your eardrum that occurs when the air pressure in your middle ear and the air pressure in the environment are out of balance. You might get airplane ear when on an airplane that's climbing after takeoff or descending for landing.
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Forbes Health - Hearing Loss In One Ear: Causes And Treatments
1/5/23 in Blog Posts
The World Health Organization projects that nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide will experience some degree of hearing loss by 2050, and at least 700 million will require some form of hearing aid, surgery or other hearing health intervention[1]. Hearing loss in one ear, known as unilateral hearing loss, is also common. Approximately 60,000 Americans experience unilateral hearing loss, and it’s a condition that affects all genders and age groups[2]. This type of hearing loss affects more than a person’s hearing. Both ears work together to orient an individual and keep them balanced. A problem in one ear might increase a person’s risk of falling, as well as their risk of developing both dementia and depression. Read on to learn about the causes of hearing loss in one ear, plus how it’s typically diagnosed and treated.
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Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits For Sleep Apnea
1/5/23 in Blog Posts
Good sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being, and establishing healthy sleep habits can go a long way in helping us get the rest we need. However, for some people, sleep can be disrupted by a condition called sleep apnea.
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Headaches and Ear, Nose, and Throat Health
1/5/23 in Blog Posts
There is a strong connection between headaches and ear, nose, throat, and allergy health. Many people who suffer from headaches also have issues with their ears, nose, throat, or allergies, and these issues can contribute to the development of headaches.
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Sinus Rinses Are a Go-to Remedy When You’re Stuffed Up—but Are They Safe? Here’s What Primary Care Physicians Say
1/4/23 in Blog Posts
Waking up to find that you can only breathe through your mouth is never fun. Colds and sinus issues can cause a stuffy nose, throbbing headache and even cause swelling. The combination can make it difficult to focus on anything else until you figure out how the heck to unclog your nostrils.
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Make 2023 Your Healthiest Year Yet!
1/1/23 in Blog Posts
We understand that many of you are busy and have other responsibilities, which is why we offer a variety of appointment options, including early morning, evening, and weekend appointments. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality of care and are excited to work with you in the new year to maintain your ear, nose, throat, allergy and hearing health.
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