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Are Certain Foods Good for Your Sinuses?

If you are what you eat — and if you are prone to sinus infections — then you might want…
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What’s an Allergy Test Like?

Think you have allergies? Getting a test with an allergy specialist is the clearest way to find out. Here's what…
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5 Tips for Talking to Loved Ones about Hearing Loss

Hearing loss affects more than 10 percent of Americans…and even though it’s common, it can be tricky to talk about.…
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5 Tips for Protecting Your Singing Voice

In the U.S., an estimated 7.5 million people have diseases and conditions that impact the voice. For people like singers…
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What Will Summer Allergy Season Bring?

You’ve probably heard of the polar vortex. Now it’s time to face the “pollen vortex" during Summer Allergy Season. (more…)
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Can Stress Cause Allergy Flare-Ups?

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when green trees and blooming flowers signal the start of spring…and…
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How Hearing Loss Can Change the Personality

It’s simple to see why hearing loss would lead to daily lifestyle changes — turning the volume up on TV…
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Why Won’t My Laryngitis Go Away?

Raspiness in the voice that lingers and lingers. The nagging urge to clear your throat. A cough that won’t stop.…
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5 Things to Expect after Sinus Surgery

Choosing to have sinus surgery is a big step. But for some patients who don’t see results from other treatments,…
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Hearing Loss & Depression: 5 Things You Should Know

Researchers understand that hearing loss can be linked to depression, but a new study shows just how much — and…
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Finding a Sinus Surgeon

Looking into sinus surgery? It is important to know how to find a sinus surgeon that is the right fit…
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The Sight/Sound Link…and What It Means for Hearing

You might have heard people say that when one sense is lost, the others go into overdrive. A new study…
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What to Expect from Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

When it comes to fighting chronic sinus infections, there are many treatment options to explore, including Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Although…
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I Lost My Voice. Now What?

Have a little too much fun screaming during the Super Bowl? Then you might be left with a raspy voice…or…
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If I Can’t Smell, How Can I Enjoy Food?

Imagine sitting down for your favorite meal, digging in, then feeling your heart drop when you're not tasting or enjoying…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Help Your Hearing

  Prepare the confetti. Get ready for a kiss. That’s right, it’s almost New Year’s Eve. Our own Dr. Robert…
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Music to Your Ears: The Music/Language Connection

Flute, drums, electric guitar — what’s your instrument? No matter what you chose, there’s increasing research that taking musical training…
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How Loud Is Too Loud for Football?

“GET LOUD,” flash the signs at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, where Chiefs football fans set the record this October for…
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Can Stress Cause Slurred Speech?

You’re in a meeting. Suddenly, when talking to your boss, your speech goes from normal to slurred in an instant.…
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(Hearing) Lessons Learned from “Project Runway”

Justin LeBlanc might have finished third in the recent finale of Lifetime’s “Project Runway,” but the designer — who’s been…
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Is a Hearing-Aid Implant Right for Me?

When it comes to choosing a hearing aid, many factors come into play. And though there are standard (not surgically…