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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 […]

What Procedures Can Coastal Surgery Center Perform?

07/24/2021

Ear Procedures Diseases of the ear can affect hearing and balance and lead to significant functional problems for patients suffering from ear disease. Due to the small size of the ear, treating ear disease usually requires specialized training and microscopic surgery. The physicians and audiologists at Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat understand the complex structure […]

What are the symptoms of swallowing disorders?

07/10/2021

Insight into complications and treatment What are the symptoms of swallowing disorders? How are swallowing disorders diagnosed? How are swallowing disorders treated? and more… Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, especially the elderly. The term dysphagia refers to the feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the […]

Can fireworks damage my hearing?

06/25/2021

During the Summer evening of the Fourth of July, you’re most likely going to see fireworks in the sky. Whether you are watching professional fireworks or have purchased your own fireworks, hearing loss is a real risk to yourself and those around you. Babies should never be exposed to fireworks. An infant’s ear canal […]

What is Swimmer’s Ear?

05/27/2021

Otitis externa also known as swimmer’s ear is an infection of the external auditory canal, auricle, or both that affects approximately 10% of people at some stage in their life. Swimmer’s ear is caused when too much moisture in the ear canal causes irritation and break down of the skin allowing bacteria or fungi to […]

Are you experiencing more allergies this year than you have in the past?

03/25/2021

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 ragweed pollen season. The pollen season is dependent on the length of light and temperatures during the […]

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