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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CARE
Why You Should Get Hearing Aids
The markup is annoying, but hearing well isn’t a luxury.
Hearing Aids Can Help You Delay Cognitive Decline
Left untreated, hearing loss isn't a minor problem. Hearing aids can help you delay or minimize cognitive decline, dementia, depression, and possibly falls.
How Noise Pollution Hurts You
You have your hearing checked but are told it’s normal. Still, you seem to be missing words in conversations and can’t focus on what someone is saying in a crowded area. Why?
How to Remove Earwax
Wax buildup can lead to hearing loss, but it should be properly removed to prevent damage to your eardrum and ear canal.
Take Care with Nasal Sprays
If you use a medicated nasal spray for more than 3 days in a row, you may develop rebound rhinitis medicamentosa (RM) when you do stop using the spray.
Does Hearing Loss Cause Tinnitus?
The vast majority of people with tinnitus — phantom noises in their ears — also have hearing loss, but you may not realize your hearing is damaged.
What Is Tinnitus?
Damage to your hearing from noise can cause tinnitus — phantom sounds like ringing or buzzing coming from nowhere. The problem affects about 15 percent of adults.
How to Get Rid of a Sore Throat
Many effective remedies don’t require a trip to the drug store.
Inner Ear Infection Symptoms
Inner ear infection symptoms, which strike adults more often than children, can cause worrisome problems, including dizziness and feeling off-balance.