December 15, 2018
The holidays are upon us and food allergies can directly affect your holiday plans. One of the most common food allergies is peanut allergy. The allergy to peanuts tends to be a lifelong allergy and there is concern over the rise of peanut allergies in children. Siblings of individuals who are allergic to peanuts are […]
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December 12, 2018
What it is: Cerumen is the medical term for earwax. Earwax is classified as a yellowish waxy substance produced in the ear canals of humans and other mammals. The body uses earwax as protection from bacteria, fungi, insects, and water in the ear canal. It is also assisted in cleaning and lubricating the skin of […]
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December 8, 2018
The tonsils are two clusters of tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat. Adenoids sit high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. Tonsils and adenoids are often removed when they become enlarged and block the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulty. Snoring is the most […]
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December 5, 2018
Bluetooth for Beginners Bluetooth refers to a type of wireless technology found in a multitude of devices and technologies today. Ranging from computers to cell phones, this wireless technology uses radio waves rather than cords to allow for one device to communicate with another. In order for this technology to work, the devices must be […]
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December 2, 2018
1. Approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population – 38 million Americans – have a significant hearing loss. (Center for Hearing and Communication) 2. One in every three people over the age of 65 – a total of 165 million people worldwide – lives with hearing loss. (WHO) 3. 50 million people in the United States experience tinnitus. (American Tinnitus […]
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November 28, 2018
As a child I had ear infections frequently and went through my own set of tubes for my ears, and now that I have children I am going through the process again. It is no fun for anyone in the house when your 14 month old has an ear infection, especially when it starts to […]
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Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Are you searching for where to turn next? Look no further than Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists – your leaders in thyroidal care in the greater West Michigan area. At Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists, we continue our commitment to excellence of care by providing the latest cutting-edge […]
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November 18, 2018
Being a parent is hard enough. The last thing you want to worry about is the potential of your child having a reaction to a medication that is supposed to provide relief. Penicillin is a category of antibiotic, and the good news is that there is a cost-effective test that helps to identify when you […]
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November 14, 2018
The holidays are filled with many things…. joy, happiness, celebrations, and last but not least- GOOD FOOD. If you’re like us, we spend hours preparing for that turkey dinner and making sure the pie is settled just right. So what about those who have food allergies? How can they overcome the temptation of dipping into […]
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November 11, 2018
As a practice we’ve seen a lot of inquiries about Sinuplasty during 2016. I first started doing balloon Sinuplasty in the office in 2009. Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive than conventional sinus surgery and offers a speedy recovery. Conventional sinus surgery, known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS, is considered only if medical treatment […]
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