There is now a treatment option available for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD). The ear’s eustachian tube connects the sealed-off middle ear space to the back the nose/ sinuses to help keep ear pressure regulated. Blockage of the eustachian tube happens by conditions like allergies, sinus infections, adenoiditis, or just poor development to begin with. When […]
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Untreated hearing loss and risks of cognitive decline and dementia
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Mar
Mar
Untreated hearing loss usually take its toll on the patient gradually. According to the American Hearing Loss Association of America, almost 50 million Americans suffer from varying degrees of hearing loss. Many of these are those over 65 years. At 75 years, about a half of the population have the problem. Early intervention can help […]
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Feb
Feb
How does snoring and obstructive sleep apnea affect me? Snoring is a mere nuisance to many people who have to live with a snorer. However, this is a symptom that can increase the risk of serious health issues. When this problem is accompanied by sleep apnea (which is the case with many patients) the potential […]
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Jan
Jan
Understanding sublingual immunotherapy – SLIT Allergy drop therapy is a trusted method to reduce sensitivity that is more convenient, safer, and as efficacious as traditional allergy shots. To understand what sublingual immunotherapy is, an overview of allergy is helpful. This is briefly discussed below. An overview of allergy An allergic reaction is an exaggerated immune […]
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Jan
Jan
The role of earwax The body produces earwax (scientifically referred to as cerumen) for a number pf reasons. These include: Keeps the ear lubricated Traps dust Kills any microorganisms invading the ear canal Traps insects and other crawling things from getting to the eardrum Overall, earwax keeps the ear clean Should I have my earwax […]
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Oct
Oct
Hyperacusis is an over-sensitivity to sounds. For those individuals experiencing hyperacusis some everyday sounds (the dishes, the vacuum, laughter, riding in the car etc.) may be uncomfortable or even painful for them. The first step for a person with hyperacusis is to get a complete evaluation by an Otolaryngologist (ENT) and an Audiologist. A variety of possible causes will […]
In the April 2016 Journals of Gerontology a large study reporting over a thousand older adults with hearing impairment was published. The study looked at the impacts of moderate-to-severe hearing loss versus mild loss on memory and cognitive decline. The findings were remarkable for there being a 55% higher rate of decline in the more severe […]
Chronic sinusitis affects tens of millions of patients annually (including my own household). Over the years we have continued to refine treatment options, both medical and surgical. The latest incarnation of surgical treatment is the use of small balloon catheters (taken from the cardiac angioplasty world) to more gently stretch the sinus openings, usually done […]
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Sep
Sep
Fortunately, the answer is even easier than you think. Thanks in part to the Americans with Disabilities Act, airlines have to provide you accommodations to carry your CPAP machine (or BIPAP/AutoPap or other respiratory device). Also as CPAP machine’s are increasingly common, a great number of travelers every day are flying with their CPAP machines. […]
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Jul
Jul
Dr. Steven Bomeli will be bringing minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery to the Northside Hospital area with the creation of the Advanced Thyroid and Parathyroid Center, a division of Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates in North Atlanta. Dr. Bomeli brings a wealth of experience in head and neck surgery from the University of […]