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Dr. Newkirk, saving lives and voices!

03/22/2019

Our beloved surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Newkirk saved a patients life and his voice! We are truly grateful to have Dr. Newkirk on our team! Check out the article in the Hackensack Merdician Jersey Shore University magazine.

How Far Would You Go to Stop Your Partner’s Snoring?

02/27/2019

Is your partners snoring keeping you up at night? We have a solution!
Our physician, Dr. Josef Shargorodsky is well-known for a quick and reliable procedure that stops snoring FAST!

What Hearing Aid is Best for Me?

02/15/2019

Though there are many types of hearing aids on the market, they are all similar in a few ways. Generally, they are all mostly digital and run on small batteries. Additionally, they all contain tiny microphones which collect the sounds you’re missing, and amplifiers to help focus those sounds to your ear.

Treating Your Allergies

01/15/2019

At Coastal Ear, Nose, & Throat we understand how frustrating allergies can be. That’s why we offer allergy testing at our offices throughout the week. Whether you think you suffer from environmental or seasonal allergies, let us help you determine the best solution for your needs.

The Signs of Facial Nerve Disorders

01/03/2019

When over 50% of facial nerve fibers are disrupted, the facial muscles can’t respond normally. This condition creates a facial nerve disorder. For instance, nerve fibers have electrical impulses that tell the facial muscles to create expressions that indicated emotions like crying, laughing, frowning.

You Might Have A Thyroid Problem If…

12/05/2018

The thyroid is a gland in your neck that sits near the front of your windpipe. It is an important part of your body functioning because it creates the hormones that control parts of your metabolism, like how quickly you can burn calories.  About 1 in 8 women have a thyroid issue. Men are also affected, but not nearly as common. The most persistent problems associated with the thyroid are hyperthyroidism (when it overproduces hormones) and hypothyroidism (when it doesn’t produce enough).

Do you feel like you’re swaying, spinning, tilting, or generally off balance?

11/12/2018

Do you feel like you’re swaying, spinning, tilting, or generally off balance? You could be suffering from vertigo. Vertigo most often the result of a problem with your inner ear. Let’s discuss the causes, symptoms, and the different kinds of treatment available.

Hearing loss patients at higher risk of hospital readmission

10/30/2018

Hard-of-hearing hospital patients who have issues communicating with medical professionals are more likely to end up back in the hospital within 30 days, compared to patients who don’t have trouble concerns, a U.S. study suggests.

Hearing Aid Promotion

10/17/2018

$500 OFF ANY PAIR OF HEARING DEVICES FOR NEW USERS
$750 OFF ANY PAIR OF DEVICES FOR CURRENT COASTAL HEARING AID USERS

How to Avoid Hearing Loss

09/25/2018

Every day millions of Americans are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in their occupation or recreational pursuits. Hearing loss is often difficult to detect because it usually happens gradually.  In addition to unsafe noise levels, aging can naturally diminish your ability to hear.

Ear Infections and Children

09/15/2018

When children have an ear infection, inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) occurs. This can happen in one or both ears and is the single most common diagnosis given to children when they visit the doctor for illness.

Common Questions about Hearing Aids

09/06/2018

Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems in the United States. Not only is it a health issue, but it can impact your lifestyle and the quality of your relationships. An estimated 48 million Americans struggle with some form of hearing loss.

Bell’s Palsy: The Facial Nerve Condition You Should Know About

08/30/2018

Bell’s Palsy is a condition where the muscles on one side of the face become paralyzed or weakened. It is characterized by a drooped or stiff look on one side of the face. Let’s discuss common questions that patients have about this facial nerve condition.

What Kind of Allergies Do I Have?

08/15/2018

Do you deal with itchy, watery, or red eyes? You might have allergies. Allergies can hit during anytime of the year, inside or outdoors, at the most inopportune moments. Millions of Americans suffer from undiagnosed allergies. At Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat, you can be tested for environmental allergies.

Surfer’s Ear

07/30/2018

Surfer’s ear is the common name for excessive bone growth within the ear canal. Cold wind and water exposure causes the bone surrounding the ear canal to develop broad masses of new bone called exostoses, which narrow the ear canal.

Experiencing More Allergies This Year Than in the Past?

07/03/2018

Are you experiencing more allergies this year than you have in the past? You’re not alone! Pollen count, this year so far, is at an all-time high… but why?
Changes in average temperatures are leading to a longer tree pollen season. The pollen season is dependent on the length of light and temperatures during the day time.
While in March and April the light may be different, snow and ice were still very much present in our area a few months ago.
In addition, the increase of pollen particles could easily affect hay fever sufferers, who will be at risk of runny noses and red eyes.

Allergies 101

06/15/2018

Do you deal with itchy, watery, or red eyes? You might have allergies. Allergies can hit during anytime of the year, inside or outdoors, at the most inopportune moments. Millions of Americans suffer from undiagnosed allergies. Schedule a consultation with us.

Loud sounds on headphones, noisy workplaces, and drug side effects can contribute to hearing issues.

06/08/2018

WHO reports that by 2050, an estimated 900 million people around the world will have a disabling hearing loss. That’s a 93 percent increase from the 466 million people who experience significant hearing problems today.

Hearing Loss: Is your Baby at Risk?

05/15/2018

At birth, babies undergo a newborn hearing screening test before they are discharged from the hospital. When a baby does not pass the screening, a follow up hearing evaluation is scheduled. A follow up screening must be scheduled as soon as possible to provide the appropriate diagnosis and make certain that age level speech, language, and learning goals are achieved.

Hearing Loss May Make You Accident Prone

03/28/2018

The New York Times (3/27, Bakalar, Subscription Publication) reports a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology found that people with poor hearing are at greater risks for accidents. After analyzing data from a nationwide health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “researchers found that of 232.2 million adults, 15.7 percent reported hearing problems; 2.8 percent were injured in an accident within three months of the survey date.”

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