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Recognizing Sleep Apnea in Your Partner

Your quality of sleep and your partner’s health can be significantly affected by sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition. If your partner’s loud snoring keeps you up at night, it might be an indication of sleep apnea. However, not everybody who snores is dealing with sleep apnea and not everyone with sleep apnea […]

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What Can You Expect to Learn From a Hearing Test?

The majority of people aren’t proactive about their hearing health and most likely haven’t had a hearing screening since grade school because it’s typically not part of a routine adult physical. Luckily, a professional hearing specialist can discover a wealth of information from a hearing test which can be used to both identify any hearing […]

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Practices to Prevent Noise-Related Hearing Loss

The typical summer day is usually filled with fun experiences and happenings, from motorcycle rides to family reunions to fireworks to sporting events. The majority of these activities are completely safe and healthy, but there are some that do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. Over time, the loud noises that accompany some […]

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Why Are Motorcyclists at an Increased Risk for Hearing Loss?

Love of the open road and the thrill of speed top the list of reasons why people love riding motorcycles. But this exciting hobby comes at a high risk of irreversible hearing damage for people who ride a lot. The effect of motorcycle speed and riding duration on hearing health was assessed in a detailed […]

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Comprehending and Controlling Post-Nasal Drip

It can be extremely annoying to have a persistent tickle in the back of your throat. No amount of coughing or throat clearing seems to do any good, and in some cases, you develop a sore throat and hoarseness. You don’t feel sick, but something is definitely amiss. Usually, post-nasal drip is caused by an […]

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Getting Ready For Your Hearing Test

You’re a rather busy individual, so it’s reasonable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled. Fortunately, you just received that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to get ready. So… what should you do? The effectiveness of your appointment will be improved with just a little bit […]

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Even With Hearing Loss, You Can Still Enjoy Summer Social Events

Relaxation, sunshine, and social events are what summer is all about. But enjoying these summer events can be a real challenge for people who have hearing loss. Fear not, as with a little planning and thought, you can ensure that your summer experiences are still fun. Worthwhile tips to get the most of summer Manage […]

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Is Your Environment The Cause of Your Tinnitus?

It’s not unusual for people to have ringing in their ears, also known as tinnitus. It’s one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world with some estimates suggesting that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that […]

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Understanding the Affect of Humidity on Sinus Health

Do you have a much more difficult time when it’s really humid outside? It isn’t just about feeling sticky; it could also be affecting your sinus health. Sinus infections, medically known as sinusitis, can frequently be aggravated by high humidity levels. Symptoms of a sinus infection Discomfort and a general disturbance of your daily life […]

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