Hearing through facemasks in the time of social distancing is difficult. October 9, Dr. Rogers & audiologist Dr. Stacy Pickelman streamed a quick live feed on what some hearing aid manufacturers have done to help!
Author Archives: Aaron Rogers
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Oct
Oct
Overall, surgery for sleep apnea is usually reserved for either people who have failed a trial of a positive airway pressure device (CPAP or BiPAP or APAP) or who have just a single anatomic factor causing their blockage. In most large studies and scientific reviews, we find surgery for sleep apnea is successful at reducing […]
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Oct
Oct
Acid reflux disease can cause a number of problems in the throat, including constant throat mucous sensation, mild hoarseness, mild swallowing delay, or a sensation of “lump” in the throat. The throat lining and vocal cords swell in response to acid exposure that might be quite minimal or intermittent. Many people, especially those with snoring […]
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Sep
Sep
Mold and mildew are usually considered “indoor” allergens, meaning that while they do exist outdoors the inside of one’s home seems to be the biggest culprit. Mold and mildew like dark and humid places – like the basement, around leaky pipes, under sinks, in baothrooms, in your flower pots. Some AC units can harbor mildew […]
The past decade has brought a tsunami of tonsil cancer (and lingual tonsil cancer) to ENT clinics. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), long linked to cervical cancer, is now the most common cause of cancer in the throat. The good news is our experience with this newer subtype of throat cancers has shown the HPV-linked cancers […]
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Aug
Aug
Smell loss is certainly in the news lately with the Coronavirus Pandemic, but in reality ENT’s see loss of smell (“anosmia“), reduced smell (“hyposmia“), and smelling false smells (“phantosmia“) all the time. The sense of smell also contributes to the overall flavor of the food we eat. And we know that when someone “loses their taste” […]
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Jun
Jun
At Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Associates in Atlanta, GA, we believe in offering only the safest, most effective treatments for ear, nose, and throat concerns. While your parents or neighbors may have undergone an invasive thyroidectomy with a long preparation, procedure, and recovery process, you won’t get that here. Today, we reveal what you […]
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May
May
Nasal polyps are soft, painless growths that result from inflammation in the lining in our sinuses. They can obstruct the nasal passages and lead to complications such as impaired breathing, loss of smell, and sinus infections. These symptoms may be a sign that it is time for you to seek treatment. If you are suffering […]
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Apr
Apr
A deviated septum is a condition in which the septum (the bone and cartilage that separates the right and left sides of the nose) becomes damaged or compromised. At Advanced Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates in Atlanta, GA, our expert medical professionals are committed to finding solutions for patients with this condition. What Problems Can […]
Recent reports from China and Europe have agreed that a sinus complaint, rhinitis, nasal congestion and a loss of smell may be early symptoms of Coronavirus. Many of these patients remain with minimal only symptoms but the loss of smell may turn out to be long term. Loss of smell is termed Anosmia (complete loss […]