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Understanding Seasonal Allergies

01/02/2020

As the weather improves during the spring, many individuals are excited to get back outdoors again. However, patients with seasonal allergies may dread the springtime because of a spike in outdoor allergies and triggers.

The Common Cold Can Lead to Sinus Infections in the Winter Months

12/19/2019

A sinus infection (or sinusitis) occurs when the tissue lining in your sinus cavity becomes swollen or inflamed. When your sinuses are blocked, they become a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses that can lead to an infection. That’s why it’s best to visit your doctor at the first signs of a sinus infection. Otherwise, it could lead to a chronic condition.

Why Your Voice is Hoarse

12/18/2019

When you have abnormal voice changes, you are likely dealing with “hoarseness”. Hoarseness is characterized by a voice that sounds breathy, raspy, strained, or has a sudden change in pitch or volume. These voice alterations are connected to the vocal cords or vocal folds of the voice box (larynx). When we speak, the vocal cords are brought together as air exits the lungs to create the desired sound.

Visit a pediatric hearing specialist to learn about bone-anchored hearing devices

12/02/2019

Children who are experiencing significant hearing loss are not at a disadvantage. With today’s technology, pediatric hearing specialists at Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat are available to help both children and adults with hearing loss conditions. When chronic hearing loss occurs in a child, it can be addressed in various ways. One of the most […]

Don’t Let Tissues Be Your Winter Accessory!

11/13/2019

The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually mild, although it might not feel that way for the time being. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold. Children younger than 6 are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults can also expect to have two or three colds yearly.

Soothing Your Sore Throat

10/30/2019

Nobody likes a sore throat. In fact, it can be just plain miserable. When your throat is sore, you become painfully aware of the itching, burning and scratching every time you swallow. Sore throats are most often caused by the common cold, and they tend to get better on their own, typically within a week. This may seem like an eternity when you’re living with throat pain, but there are things you can do to find relief in the meantime.

Do Hearing Aids Work?

10/15/2019

At Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat, we hear a lot of patients who are worried about whether or not their hearing aid will work for them. There are so many options available that it can be overwhelming for patients to choose the one right for them.

Common ENT Issues in the Fall Months!

09/16/2019

There is a lot to like about autumn. The cooler weather, changing leaves, and many holidays make it a fun and festive time of year. However, the change in the weather can also mean new challenges and illnesses for your ears, nose and throat. While many of these issues are more prevalent for children, there are plenty of ENT problems to go around for every age group. Here are some of the things to look out for during the fall:

Learn All About Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids at Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat

08/15/2019

Hearing loss can be a difficult to condition for patients to deal with. Whether patients were born without the ability to hear, or experience hearing loss as they age, the team at Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat can assist with many different sophisticated hearing loss solutions.

Meet Our New Doctors!

07/31/2019

Meet our new physicians! With the addition of these new physicians, we have more availability to meet the needs of our patients.

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