August 5, 2019
Tumors of the skull base were at one time linked to a poor prognosis and often involved very invasive and disfiguring surgeries, with long recoveries. However, improvements in technology and neuroimaging have revolutionized both the diagnoses and treatment of tumors in this region. Skull Base The skull base forms the floor of the cranial cavity and […]
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July 15, 2019
Hearing aids are often associated with a stigma of being inconvenient and old fashion. The good news is, this is no longer true. Over the past decade, the hearing aid industry has experienced tremendous innovation. One advancement over the past few years is Bluetooth technology. With Bluetooth technology, sound is no longer only delivered […]
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July 10, 2019
This is a special offer for Fit Body Boot Camp – Grandville. We will be onsite at FBBC-Grandville on [Date] from 8 am to noon. We are offering 20-minute free consultations. Sign up now before the appointments are all gone. Book a free 20-minute consultation with a physical therapist from Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers […]
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June 8, 2019
During May, I was experiencing a severe sinus infection in Florida and then again in June while in Michigan. It even affected my eyesight in my right eye. It felt like a piece of wood was stuck in my eye, causing me pain. Initially, I went to an eye doctor but he found nothing…
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May 24, 2019
What is tinnitus? Have you ever experienced a faint ringing in your ears after a loud concert or while you’re trying to fall asleep? The involuntary perception of ringing or other noises in the absence of sound is called tinnitus (tin-nih-tis). People with tinnitus most commonly describe the sound as a high-pitched ringing, however, the […]
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April 30, 2019
What Makes A Hearing Aid A Hearing Aid? As an audiologist, the majority of my day is spent diagnosing and treating hearing loss. As a result of my education and training, I understand that treating hearing loss is a process and requires the care and expertise of a trained professional to rehabilitate the patient to […]
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March 22, 2019
With the holidays around the corner, you or your family probably already have flights booked to visit Uncle Stu and Aunt Reima. But before you go, make sure to check your list for necessities: airline tickets, drivers’ licenses, iPod, DVD players, Game boys, handheld snacks, kids’ pillows, and most importantly….Ear Planes. Ear Planes, you ask? Jetliners […]
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February 8, 2019
This time of year, sniffles, congestion, headaches and other symptoms can be rampant. If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding well to medication, you may be a candidate for sinus surgery. This less invasive option used by ENT doctors to treat chronic sinusitis patients is clinically proven to be safe, effective […]
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December 23, 2018
It is officially the winter season, and with it comes the colds, flu, and the dreaded winter sinus infections. What often starts as a cold or flu causes the mucosa inside the nose to become inflamed and swollen. This action will block the sinus openings, and not allow the sinus to drain properly. The build […]
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is estimated to effect up to 5% of the adult population. Symptoms of ETD can include: Ear Pain Muffled Hearing Clogged Ear To begin to understand what causes ETD, we must first look at where the Eustachian Tube is located. The Eustachian Tube is the structure that links the nose and middle […]
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