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Is It Time for a Hearing Test?
Hearing loss affects more than one in 10 people in the United States. Despite its prevalence, many don’t notice the condition when it first arrives. That’s because hearing loss often develops gradually, making it easy…
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Skin Prick vs. Blood Testing: How We Find Your Allergy Triggers
Allergy symptoms like hives, itchy skin, sneezing, congestion, cough or watery eyes are unpleasant, and they’re made even more so if you don’t know what’s causing them. Skin prick and blood testing are two methods…
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Medication or Surgery: Comparing Options for Chronic Sinusitis Relief
Chronic sinusitis (infections lasting 12 weeks or longer) affects approximately 14.6% of the U.S. population. If you’re living with the constant stuffy nose, facial pain and sometimes fever that accompany chronic sinusitis, it’s essential to…
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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: 5 Questions Patients Ask Before Scheduling
Endoscopic sinus surgery, also called a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), is a minimally invasive procedure to treat sinus conditions. Let’s take a look at five common questions patients ask before scheduling or undergoing FESS.…
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Chronic Rhinitis vs. Sinusitis: Understanding the Difference
When you’re dealing with congestion and facial pressure, it’s natural to blame a lengthy cold, but your symptoms could result from chronic rhinitis or sinusitis. Let’s look at each of those and how you can…
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Tune Into a Career That Matters
Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, P.C./The Hearing Center is seeking an audiologist to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position can be full or part-time and will perform a wide range of services,…
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Occupational Allergies: How Work Environments Impact Your Health
When you think of things that negatively affect your health at work, germ spread and physical injuries from manual labor are probably the first that come to mind. But pulled muscles and colds aren’t the…
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What Does It Mean if I Can’t Smell or Taste Anything?
Your sense of taste and smell help you enjoy every bite of your favorite Proximo meal. When food tastes or smells bland, it’s natural to worry. These symptoms are often temporary, but it’s best to…
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A Guide to Allergy Awareness and Management
Allergy season runs from spring to fall. In Indiana, that usually means tree pollen in the spring, grass pollen in the summer and weed allergies in the fall. If you’re one of the over 100…
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Why Do I Lose My Voice So Easily?
You probably expect your voice to be a little raspy or gravely after a long night of singing along at an Embassy Theater concert. That’s completely normal. But if your voice frequently turns hoarse with…