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Do Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia? Knowing Cause and Effect
In This Article: Updated January 2024 There’s nothing sweeter than the voice of someone you love. But when it becomes difficult to hear, that simple joy is taken away, replaced by frustration, isolation, and—as recent…
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Can Allergies Make You Hoarse? Causes and Effective Treatments
Updated: May 2023 Hoarseness is irritating, frustrating, and often painful. Typically, hoarseness seems to go hand-in-hand with the sneezing and sore throat that accompanies seasonal and year-round allergies. But can allergies make you hoarse? Our…
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5 Reasons Why You May Have a Loss of Taste and Smell With Flu
Updated: May 2023 Have you ever experienced a loss of taste and smell with the flu? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common symptom of the flu and can be quite frustrating. But have…
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5 Signs of Throat Cancer
Updated March 2023 When Should You Suspect Throat Cancer? 5 Throat Cancer Symptoms Is it possible to have throat cancer and not even be aware of it? Many throat cancer symptoms mimic common conditions, such…
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What Causes Nosebleeds? And How Can You Prevent Them?
Updated March 2023 Can Allergies Cause Nosebleeds? How Our ENTs Can Help Nosebleeds can be profuse and dramatic, but the good news is that most of them are not serious. They can certainly be frightening…
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What Are Tonsil Stones? Important Points to Consider
Updated: January 2023 Tonsil stones are common and embarrassing. This is a familiar condition among thousands of Americans, leading to chronic bad breath and tonsil pain. Tonsil stones rarely cause serious health problems, but many…
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A Beginner’s Guide to CPAP Machines
Perhaps it all started with a forceful nudge from your partner during the night to try to stop your snoring. Then came the headaches, the daytime drowsiness—all the classic symptoms of sleep apnea. Perhaps one…
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How to Overcome Fall and Winter Allergies and Stay Healthy
We love North Carolina, especially the Triangle area. But with all the wonderful things North Carolina brings, it’s also one of the most challenging places in the country for those with allergies. Out of the…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Fungal Sinusitis
A fungus can live in almost any place on Earth. This means no matter where you go, you’ll encounter fungi like mold, yeast or mildew. Most of the time, if you’re relatively healthy, these have…
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Your Complete Guide to Summer ENT Care and Swimmer’s Ear Treatment
From family vacations at the lake to a relaxing afternoon on the beach, summer is a perfect time for fun, excitement and a good break from the daily grind of your regular schedule. But summer…