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Symptoms and Treatment for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can happen in one or both ears. It can range from slight to profound. Although it can affect people of any age, it is most common among adults aged 60 or older. Fortunately,…
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What Are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?
Wondering whether sinus surgery will finally give you relief from severe nasal congestion? Most people will deal with an acute sinus infection at some point; however, what happens when these symptoms persist for 12 weeks…
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Treating a Cleft Palate
A cleft palate is a common birth defect that occurs in the first six to nine weeks of pregnancy in which the tissue of the roof of the mouth doesn’t fuse. This results in an…
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Getting Your Tonsils Removed
If you open your mouth, it’s fairly easy to see your tonsils, as they are the two soft-tissue organs that lie on either side of the back of the throat. These structures are great for…
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When a Tonsillectomy Is Necessary
The tonsils are two small glands that are found in the back of the throat. They are our body’s first defenses against harmful bacteria and other foreign invaders; however, sometimes even the tonsils can become…
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Finding the Right Treatment for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
The eustachian tube is a narrow canal that runs from the throat to the middle ear, and it is responsible for regulating pressure within the middle ear. If you’ve ever yawned and felt your ears…
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Signs Of Throat Cancer
Your ENT doctor sees, diagnoses, and treats many conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. One of the most worrisome is throat cancer, along with malignancies of the pharynx, tonsils, and larynx. The Cancer…
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What Is Dysphagia?
You may take it for granted, but swallowing water, food, or saliva is actually a very complicated process. It requires vast systems of nerves and muscles working together. Patients that struggle to swallow normally have…
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Signs You Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a widespread problem that affects large groups of people. It isn’t just caused by age, with younger people and children also being affected. It comes on gradually, with your hearing getting worse…
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Are You Experiencing Hearing Loss?
Are you experiencing hearing loss? Maybe conversations sound muffled, you increase your TV volume or soft, high-pitched voices seem difficult to decipher. At Midwest ENT in Chicago, IL, help patients with hearing loss, offering precise…
