04

May

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Patient Elizabeth Del Rio shares her experience with South Florida ENT

When I was around two or three years old, I had an ear nose and throat surgery from South Florida ENT. The surgeon noticed that I wasn't responding properly. It was at the ripe old age of four when I was finally diagnosed with the hearing loss. You know, I've never really conside...

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29

Apr

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Risk of Dementia with Untreated Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a common condition, with one in eight people in the United States, age 12 or older, experiencing hearing loss in both ears.1 It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, noise exposure and genetics. While many people may think of hearing loss as a mino...

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11

Apr

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National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Since 1984, May has been declared to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Because May is right in the middle of the most difficult time for those who suffer from asthma and allergies, it was chosen as the month to...

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11

Apr

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Better Hearing & Speech Month 2023

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, which is a month dedicated to raising awareness about hearing and speech problems. Millions of people in the United States suffer from hearing or communication disorders, and the effects of these conditions can be devastating. At South Fl...

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04

Apr

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Inspire Sleep Apnea Procedure - Are You a Candidate?

Clinically Reviewed by Dr. McLaughlin. If you have had moderate to severe sleeping problems in the last two years and CPAP therapy has been ineffective, then the Inspire procedure may be a suitable option for you. The lack of a good night's sleep can affect vari...

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17

Mar

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Flesh Eating Bacteria Enters the Body Through Saline Rinse

If you're a neti-pot user, you already know its many benefits: it clears congestion, eliminates allergy symptoms, helps with snoring, and much more. It's true - saline rinses are essential to nasal care as they treat sinus infections and relieve nasal blockages; however, rinses m...

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17

Mar

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Septoplasty Breathing Again Post Operation

South Florida ENT's Dr. Sina Joorabchi said it best: "Being able to freely breathe through the nose for the first time can be an amazing thing to witness."One of Dr. Joorabchi's patients struggled to breathe through his nose for years. He was desperate for relief and finally re...

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08

Mar

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How To Manage Allergies

Dealing with allergies is always a pain. Between the runny noses, congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, and other unpleasant symptoms, it can be hard to enjoy life when your allergies are raging. And with spring approaching, many people with seasonal allergies will soon be desperate...

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08

Mar

African American man blowing his nose while outside

Why Do I Have a Runny Nose When I’m Not Sick?

When your nose starts running, your first thought may be that you've got the common cold. But if that runny nose persists despite no other symptoms appearing, it’s a pretty clear sign that you aren’t sick. So, if you aren’t dealing with a sickness, what co...

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24

Feb

Older man with ear pain

How To Know if Ear Pain is Serious?

Ear pain tends to be quite unpleasant and frustrating, but that doesn't necessarily make it serious. Pain or pressure in your ear can have many different causes, some of which are much more significant than others. So, how do you determine whether or not your earache is som...

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