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How to Protect Your Ears From Hearing Loss

Did you know that one in ten Americans are affected by hearing loss? You may be experiencing a gradual loss in hearing and not even be aware of it. Informing yourself of the causes and types of hearing loss, as…

3 Reasons To Consider Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation

The eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat to your middle ear. When you sneeze, swallow, or yawn, your eustachian tubes open. This keeps air pressure and fluid from building up inside your ear. But sometimes a…

Nosebleeds: Causes & Treatments

Chronic nosebleeds can be the result of minor, temporary conditions but they can also indicate serious underlying health problems. Nosebleeds are classified as either anterior (just inside your nostrils) or posterior (from the back of the nose). The majority of…

What You Should Know About Hearing Aids

Contrary to popular belief, hearing aids cannot restore normal hearing. However, they can improve damaged hearing by amplifying soft sounds. Thankfully, there are many styles of hearing aids that vary in size, placement in the ear, special features, and price.…

Is My Headache Sinus-Related? Or is it something else?

We’ve all had that achy pain in forehead, cheekbones and bridge of the nose, but what exactly is it? If it’s accompanied by a runny nose, facial swelling, or fullness in the ears, it’s most…

Five Tips To Keep Sinuses Healthy

Have you ever woken up with sinus pressure, a stuffy nose and sore throat? That’s your sinuses reacting to an irritant. Here are a few tips from Dr. Dean to keep your respiratory system healthy:…

What Causes Chronic Sinusitis?

Do you have congestion, tenderness around the eyes and cheeks, and a reduced sense of smell? You might be one of 37 million Americans living with chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that…

When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?

Most adults know that they need to visit their optometrist to get regular vision tests and the dentist to get cleanings twice a year, but when is the last time you went for a checkup…