Allergies are increasingly common and can range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Traditional allergy management often involves taking antihistamines or using an inhaler, but there are alternative methods that have gained popularity in recent years. These methods include acupuncture, herbal remedies, and dietary changes. In this blog post, we will explore these different allergy management techniques and weigh their effectiveness.

Have you been suffering from allergies lately and seeking relief? While there are various treatment options available, allergy shots, allergy drops, and allergy tablets are the most common ones. Understanding the pros and cons of each type of treatment can help you make an informed decision on which one best suit your individual needs. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of each type of allergy treatment so that you can decide which one is right for you.

Do you dread allergy season every year? Are you tired of relying on over-the-counter medications that only provide temporary relief? If so, you may want to consider immunotherapy. This revolutionary treatment has been shown to provide long-lasting relief from allergies. But what exactly is immunotherapy, and how does it work? In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of immunotherapy for allergies and why it may be the solution you've been searching for.

BPPV often goes away on its own, recurrence is possible. To prevent recurrence, certain exercises that train the brain to resist vertigo-inducing signals can be performed. Although severe symptoms can be managed with medication, they may cause BPPV to last longer.

Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both sensorineural (“nerve loss”) and conductive hearing losses which occur simultaneously. Surgery, hearing aids and assistive listening devices are all treatment options. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss, also known as “nerve loss,” is a result of damage to the microscopic hair cells within the inner ear and/or…

Our Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Department is run by Dr. Matthew Hirsch. Dr. Hirsch has extensive specialization in facial plastic surgery that includes rhinoplasty (cosmetic nose surgery), deviated septum surgery, skin cancer (Mohs) reconstruction, nasal reconstruction, facelift and...

What is more annoying that a constant ringing sound in your ear? It will drive you nuts! Humming, swishing, clicking, or echoing sounds in your ears usually, points to one thing – tinnitus. The most common reason of tinnitus is prolonged exposure to loud sounds, which causes permanent harm to the cells of the cochlea, a small organ in the inner ear. Among those whose jobs put them at risk for tinnitus are pilots, rock musicians, carpenters, street repair workers, and/orlandscapers.

Why Do My Ears Itch?Do you ever find your constantly itching your ear? Does this happen more in the evening than during the day? An itchy ear can be ainfuriating symptom. Sometimes it is caused by a...

Warmer weather, days spent at the park and long bike rides with your family more is a beautiful thing, until your allergies start to flare up. Allergy season is just starting. We encourage you to be proactive about your allergies rather than reactive. Allergens, usually harmless substances, can affect an immune response in an individual resulting in an allergic reaction.

The Coastal Hearing and Balance Center is here to serve those with hearing loss and balance or dizziness problems. Our expert Audiologists administer hearing and balance testing and work closely with our physicians to determine the appropriate rehabilitation for your problems. Slideshow...

Speech delays are very common amongst young children and have many different contributing factors. Many parents will express their concerns to their pediatrician, who will first assess the clarity and number of words in the child’s vocabulary. There are different benchmarks for each stage of development and your pediatrician advise if your child is within normal limits.

Facial nerve injury may be caused by Bell’s Palsy, skull base fracture, gunshot wounds, and disruption during surgical procedures. If an injury caused the facial nerve trauma, how the injury initially presents itself, the mechanism of injury and location may all play a role in treatment. You should seek the help of a medical professional…

Do I Have COVID-19 or The Common Cold?The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat. Cold symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, slight body aches, mild...

While allergy symptoms may seem very similar to cold symptoms there are several things that can help an individual determine what may be the cause of their symptoms. Allergies typically cause chronic symptoms while cold symptoms are more acute. A cold can affect a person for 7-10 days while allergies can affect an individual seasonally or chronically throughout the year.

An ENT can help to determine what may be the cause of your dizziness. When you experience your dizziness be sure to recognize any additional symptoms that may be occur at the same time. Are you experiencing spinning? Maybe you just feel off balance or like you just got off a boat? An ENT can…

Many people, regardless of whether they have hearing loss or not, remark at how difficult it is to converse in various situations. Restaurants have always been loud (and are getting louder). Sporting events, school functions, the gym, and even walking around a busy street can be difficult for most. Additionally, in this hustle-and-bustle world, our minds and our mouths can often be in a rush.

At the end of the day, the technological advancements bring us to the ultimate benefit: improved communication and quality of life. Hearing aids offer so much. If you choose to pursue hearing aids, enjoy this transformative journey.