Official Blog - Coastal Ear Nose & Throat

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

Will my sense of smell and taste come back after I was tested positive for COVID-19?

11/23/2020

Olfactory training was developed as a tool to aid those with smell and taste disturbance, and follows principles that wine sommeliers use to enhance their own sense of smell and taste. This involves repetitive stimulation of olfactory nerves with the goal of improving general olfaction. The original article (Hummel et al. Laryngoscope 2009), exposed subjects with smell and taste loss to four intense odors (clove, eucalyptus, lemon, and rose), twice daily, for 15 seconds over a period of 12 weeks.

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.

Do Valve Masks Keep Others Safe?

07/23/2020

To protect the health and safety of our patients and team members, Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat and Coastal Surgery Center will no longer allow valve masks to be worn in any of our locations.

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.

What If Allergy Medications Aren’t Enough?

03/30/2020

What you may be surprised to learn is that there are many other ways that allergies can present themselves. The common list includes sneezing and itchiness of the eyes and nose, but this list goes on to include itching of the roof of the mouth and ears, a fullness or popping sensation in the ears, muffled hearing, nasal congestion, facial pressure, headaches, scratchy throat and a hoarse voice. As you can see, these symptoms can often time mimic a throat, ear or sinus infection. Is it an antibiotic you need, or a daily over-the-counter antihistamine?

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.

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.

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.”

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:

Cigarette smoking linked to risk of hearing loss, study suggests

03/15/2018

Reuters (3/14, Rapaport) reports that a Japanese study found that smokers may have a higher likelihood of developing hearing loss than nonsmokers. The researchers looked at data from 50,000 Japanese workers aged 20 to 64 and discovered that people who smoked were 60 percent more likely to develop “high-frequency hearing loss” than nonsmokers.

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.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Welcomes Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist Seth McAfee, M.D.

06/08/2016

Dr. McAfee completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA, where he was awarded a grant by the Richmond Eye and Ear Foundation for his ototoxicity research. Dr. McAfee has published clinical

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.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

03/09/2015

ReVolt’ s rechargeable Zinc-air battery is the technology breakthrough that will breathe new life into consumer electronics – mobile phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, etc. – and give users the freedom to go further and the power to more than ever before.

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.

Shark In The Pool

06/21/2007

The ability to tune out distractions is a must among professional athletes. And local billiards pro Shane Van Boening, thanks in part to a hearing impairment and a whole lot of talent, has managed to ascend to the top of his sport. At the age of 23, Shane Van Boening is approaching the pinnacle of […]

Hearing Aid Promotion!

05/13/2019

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

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 […]

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