November 27, 2017
During the winter, we spend more time indoors exposing ourselves to allergens and other irritants like dust mites, pet dander, smoke, mold spores and household sprays. Here are some tips to help you survive the winter allergy season: 1. Wash your bedding and pajamas in hot water to kill dust mites 2. Purchase allergy guard […]
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November 20, 2017
It is normal for ear canals to produce ear wax, or cerumen. Cerumen is there to provide protection to the ear from dust and other microorganisms. It is also normal for excess wax to naturally expel from the ear canal on its own. Cerumen is there to provide protection to the ear from dust and […]
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November 15, 2017
Allergy symptoms; such as sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and hives can leave you feeling miserable. The good news is that more and more medications that have been prescribed in the past to treat these allergies can now be purchased without a prescription. Antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilizers, corticosteroids, and anti-leukotrienes are among the medications commonly […]
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November 13, 2017
Many of us don’t even realize that we have hearing loss. The gradual drop in hearing is so slow that our brain doesn’t allude us to it. Think of it like gradual weight gain or weight loss. As an individual, I don’t notice the gradual weight changes until something happens to make me notice. Someone […]
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November 7, 2017
I hear it all of the time from people who talk to me about hearing aids: “Hearing aids will make me look old”. My response: No they won’t. In fact, the most popular hearing aids are so discrete that they often go unnoticed. I’ve helped many people find options that they are happy with. In fact, many […]
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November 6, 2017
Did you know that about 35 million Americans have sinusitis at least once a year? It is definitely not rare, but we want to help you be able to fight it off properly when it hits. What is Sinusitis? It is when your sinus tissue lining becomes swollen or inflamed. A normal healthy sinus is […]
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November 1, 2017
The Merriam Webster dictionary would describes hoarse as “rough or harsh in sound”. A hoarse voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or show changes in volume or pitch. Voice changes, such as hoarseness, are related to disorders in the sound-producing parts (vocal folds) of the voice box (larynx). The important thing to note, is that hoarseness […]
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October 27, 2017
The American Academy of Audiology is encouraging people to remember how important hearing is to your daily life, along with encouraging hearing screenings and hearing protection. This month is dedicated to advance the profession of audiology by promoting awareness of audiology and educating the public about the importance of hearing protection. Audiologists are the primary […]
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October 18, 2017
Do you have trouble breathing out of your nose? You may benefit from seeing your local ENT provider. There are many causes of nasal congestion: allergies, nasal polyps, a deviated septum, and others. If allergies are the cause of your nasal congestion, you may find that the congestion alternates between the left and right nostril, or worsens when […]
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October 11, 2017
It looks like Fall is finally coming to West Michigan and we want to make sure you are ready for those seasonal allergies to hit. First, you want to make sure to begin taking your usual allergy medication 2 weeks prior to your symptoms normally appearing. You also want to take it until about 2 weeks after the pollen […]
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