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When Smoke Alarms Don’t Wake You Up
It’s estimated that about one in five people suffers from hearing loss in Boise. If you’re one of them, you are already familiar with the many challenges your impairment causes in your daily life –…
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Why Your Pediatric ENT May Recommend a Tonsillectomy
Your child’s tonsils help protect them against germs, bacteria, and viruses. When these pathogens enter through your children’s nose or mouth, the tonsils trap them and activate your child’s immune system, helping the body to…
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3 Common Sinus Surgeries Performed by Your ENT Doctor
Millions of people suffer from chronic sinus problems. When medication fails to provide more than short-term relief, surgery may be necessary. Your ENT doctor can perform both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures for a variety…
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Should You See an Audiologist at the First Sign of Hearing Loss?
Should you visit an audiologist or ENT doctor when you’re experiencing hearing loss or pain in your ears? Here’s why a visit to your an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor should be your first…
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Should You See an ENT Doctor for Your Snoring Problem?
Do you know the differences between when snoring is just an occasional annoyance and when it’s a potential health problem? Knowing the symptoms of sleep apnea can help you decide whether to schedule a visit…
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What Sounds Can Contribute to Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a common issue for many Americans, but that doesn’t make it less concerning when it happens to you. Today’s ENT centers, and audiologists, in particular, can help you cope with and treat…
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How Your ENT Doctor Can Help with Allergies
It’s springtime, which means warmer weather, lots of sunshine, and plenty of blooms. Those pretty flowers and blossoming trees might be welcome after a long, cold winter, but for some they spell misery. Tree pollen…
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Should You See an Audiologist or an ENT Doctor?
Should you see an audiologist or an ENT doctor for your hearing issue? There are definite differences between the two professions, and your treatment will depend on your condition and even what’s causing it. Here’s…
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Specialized Care from Your ENT Doctor
A problem with your ears, your nose, or your throat may begin with a visit to your family physician or urgent care center. If the problem turns out to be more than routine, you may…
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What You Should Know About Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Recent studies have indicated that there may be a link between diabetes and hearing loss, particularly for elderly patients. While hearing loss isn’t necessarily a side effect for all individuals with diabetes, it is one…