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Why are ear infections more common in children than adults?

03/03/2020

It is not uncommon for parents to deal with children who may be easily prone to ear infections. Ear infections almost seem as though they are just a part of childhood. However, children who are dealing with constant ear infections may need to be evaluated to determine if anything else can be done to relieve these issues.

When Should I Consider Visiting an ENT Doctor?

02/01/2020

Many patients wonder when they need to seek the assistance of a specialist. An ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor, or “otolaryngologist,” is a specialist who focuses on problems that impact these three areas. This may include anything from tonsillitis to swimmer’s ear.

Visit a pediatric ENT for your child’s speech delays

01/15/2020

Children learn a lot in a short period of time. Even within the first few years of their lives, so many changes happen. However, when parents are concerned about their child’s speech development and delays, it may be time for an assessment with a pediatric ENT. At Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat in New Jersey, parents have access to professionals who can evaluate their child and provide them with a solution for their child’s needs.

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.

Improve Your Seasonal Allergies with a Trip to Our Team of ENT’s in New Jersey

07/15/2019

If sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal blockage has become a daily concern for you during the changes of the seasons, you may be dealing with seasonal allergies. At Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat, our professionals can assist men and women with their seasonal allergies and provide them with solutions for relief!

Summer Swimmer and Surfer’s Ear

07/12/2019

Surfer’s Ear involves bone growth in the outer ear canal. An ear canal with exostoses – bony outgrowths of the external auditory canal – can diminish that space dramatically. In the worst cases, they can close the canal completely along with a handful of other serious problems like hearing loss.

Treat The Cause, Not Just The Symptoms!

06/14/2019

Every year millions of Americans suffer from allergy symptoms that may include nasal congestion, sinus pressure, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, coughing and much more.

Sunburn Remedies & Follow Up To Check For Cancer

06/05/2019

For those of you planning on spending a lot of time by the pool or at the beach this summer, we hope you’re going to packing a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen. Chances are, you’ve forgotten one of these items once or twice before and suffered a sunburn for it. Keep reading for some quick DIY remedies to help remove the sting out of that burn.

Hearing Aid Promotion!

05/13/2019

Take advantage of our Spring Hearing Aid Promotion. Details below.

How Can I Stop Snoring?

04/30/2019

If you snore, you may feel like you slept great last night, but in the morning it turns out that your spouse didn’t do as well. And, just to make you feel worse, it’s your fault. If your loved ones hate sleeping in the same room as you when you’re on vacation, or your spouse is begging you to sleep on your back,

THE SNEEZING SEASON IS HERE!

04/16/2019

The biggest Spring allergy trigger is pollen. Trees, grasses, and weeds release these tiny grains into the air. When they get into the nose of someone who is allergic, they send the body’s defenses wild. The immune system mistakenly sees the pollen as a threat and releases antibodies that attack the allergens. That leads to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood. Histamines trigger the runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms.

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