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Do I have a Sinus Infection or a Cold?

12/15/2021

SINUS INFECTION OR COLD? Watery eyes, a stuffy nose, AND sneezing. Is it a cold or a sinus infection? Cold If it’s a cold virus, you may find yourself close to a tissue box for some time. Most of the time, in about 10 days, your cold symptoms should get better. Cold Symptoms: Sore throat Cough Headache Stuffy […]

What remedies work for the common cold?

12/01/2021

The common cold is extremely normal. People have come up with their own cold remedies, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold. But some remedies might help relieve your symptoms and keep you from feeling so horrible. If you catch a cold, you can anticipate being sick for one to two weeks. These […]

Do I have Strep Throat?

11/15/2021

A common sore throat is brought on by a virus, which can be very contagious and produce symptoms like drowsiness, congestion, stuffiness, coughing, aching and fever. While the symptoms are depressing, the good thing about a virus is that it will run its course in about a week with no antibiotics needed. On the other […]

What are the benefits of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

11/01/2021

  Cold temperatures in winter months often lead to runny noses and frequent coughing. Deciphering whether symptoms are related to the common cold or something more significant, such as strep throat or tonsillitis, often requires a trip to the doctor’s office.  If symptoms are chronic or recurrent and medical therapy is not resolving the issue, […]

What Are Types of Hearing Loss?

10/15/2021

Types of Hearing Loss Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss, also known as “nerve loss,” is a result of damage to the microscopic hair cells within the inner ear and/or to the nerve of hearing. This damage can be due to genetics, advancing age, or noise exposure. If you are worried about hearing loss, call […]

Do you need your hearing checked?

10/01/2021

  The Coastal Hearing and Balance Center is here to serve those with hearing loss and balance or dizziness problems. Our expert Audiologists administer hearing and balance testing and work closely with our physicians to determine the appropriate rehabilitation for your problems. Why should I get my hearing checked? While minimizing person-to-person interaction is still […]

Are ear candles safe to use to remove wax?

09/15/2021

Are ear candles an option for removing wax build up? No, ear candles are not a safe option of wax removal as they may result in serious injury. Since users are instructed to insert the 10″ to 15″-long, cone-shaped, hollow candles, typically made of wax-impregnated cloth, into the ear canal and light the exposed end, […]

Are you having issues with your patient portal?

09/01/2021

STEP 1: You will receive an email that will allow you to activate your patient portal. STEP 2: Then, you will enter in your birthdate and last name. allow you to activate your Patient Portal. Click “Verify Information”. STEP 3: You will need to create a password of your choice. Click “Set Password”. Then, you […]

HEARING AID DISCOUNT!

08/20/2021

Backyard barbecues, pool parties, campfire cookouts—summertime is your time for fun activities. The best part? All the chances to catch up (in person!) with your loved ones. You won’t want to miss a single word of the conversation—and now you don’t have to. Book your appointment between now and September 17th to receive: • $500 […]

Do I have head/neck cancer?

08/10/2021

Head and Neck Cancer   More than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is preventable) this year; nearly 13,000 of them will die from it. Early detection of head and neck cancer Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of these deaths. In the United States, up to […]