January 6, 2018
The holiday season is finally over and your children have been playing with their new toys nonstop since Christmas. You may have noticed in that period, that your children’s toys are actually quite loud. What you might not have thought about, though, is exactly how loud they are. The truth is, the toys you and […]
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January 4, 2018
Donate your used hearing aids to give the gift of hearing! When you donate your used hearing aids to Michigan ENT and Allergy Specialists we send them to the Starkey recycling program. Starkey then uses the hearing aids for their international hearing missions to help treat hearing loss in developing countries. The donation process […]
Read ArticleJanuary 3, 2018
Ever find yourself clearing your throat shortly after dinner? Kh-uugh! What about after that bucket of KFC last night? Kh-uugh! Kh-uugh, Kh-uugh! Or, what about soon after your 64-oz Cola? Kh-uugh! Kh-uugh, Kh-uugh! Kh-Kh-Kh-uugh! We surely would not be surprised if your cough in these three different scenarios were all related. The connection? Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. Yup, that’s right – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux […]
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January 2, 2018
1. Use a humidifier. Consistent use of a humidifier will prevent the skin’s moisture from evaporating. 2. Limit your shower to less than 10 minutes, and minimize the amount of heat used in your shower. Heat feels great on a cold, snowy day, but it can also strip your skin of its natural oils, which […]
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December 22, 2017
‘Tis the season for a runny nose! Did you know that rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose and throat when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Rhinitis can cause a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post nasal drip. Rhinitis can be both acute or chronic. So what causes […]
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December 19, 2017
The holidays are the time to spend with family and friends sharing in laughter and creating memories. For individuals with hearing loss those gatherings can be noisy, which may impact the quality of their interactions. Sophisticated hearing devices with noise reduction technology help improve the clarity of speech in complex listening situations, but sometimes the […]
Read ArticleDecember 14, 2017
If you or your child are interested in pursuing allergy skin testing, it can be helpful to know what to expect ahead of time. Initially, it will require scheduling a new patient consultation to discuss symptoms, past treatments, and medications. At that time, your provider may order skin testing, which you may schedule at check […]
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December 12, 2017
What is an FM system? FM is a frequency modulation system that can be used in schools to help with children who have a hearing loss or difficulty holding attention in the classroom. The four main advantages of the FM system are: Reducing background noise Improving speech clarity and understanding Hearing from a distance Reducing […]
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December 4, 2017
Common signs of strep throat are a sudden onset of pain when swallowing, red and swollen tonsils (often with white patches or streaks), rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes in neck, nausea, and headaches. It is important to know the differences between strep and a common cold virus as oftentimes, a cold can cause most of the same […]
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November 30, 2017
Chemical peels are popular skin treatments of the face. A “peel” often does not result in visible peeling of the skin. It is a gentle, chemical removal of the outermost layer of the skin and is performed in the office. There are varying strengths and types of peels, and our most popular peel is the […]
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