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August 25, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

How to Know When it’s More Than Simply a Sore Throat

You’re most likely reminded of your childhood when you get a sore throat. In those days, your sore throat remedies were simple: taking the day off from school and eating plenty of chicken noodle soup. Or perhaps you eased your sore throat with throat lozenges and your favorite Netflix show. Whatever the case, your sore […]

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August 19, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

What Hearing Loss Symptoms Are Red Flags?

Hearing loss is usually a frustrating condition that can be the result of a number of things. While hearing loss is commonly the result of age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss may be a symptom of a more serious root medical issue. Look out for these hearing loss red flags There are […]

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August 11, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

Why do I Hear Crackling in my Ear?

Crackling in your ear? Crackling, buzzing, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be signs of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Do you hear phantom noises like thumping, ringing, or buzzing in your ears? If you have hearing aids, it can mean that they need to be adjusted or aren’t […]

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August 4, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

Does Hearing Loss Trigger Brain Atrophy?

As we get older we begin to have difficulty hearing clearly and we usually just accept it as a normal part of the aging process. Maybe we need to ask people to speak up or repeat themselves when they talk. Maybe the volume on our TV keeps going up. We may even discover that we’re […]

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July 28, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

This is Why Hearing Aid Batteries Drain so Fast

Do your hearing aid batteries seem to die faster than they should? Here are some unexpected reasons that might happen. So how far should the charge on my hearing aid battery last? From 3 to 7 days is the typical period of time for charge to last. That’s a very wide range. But it’s so […]

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July 25, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

These 6 Behaviors Indicate You’re Suffering From Hearing Loss

You want to be polite when you are talking to friends. You want your clients, co-workers, and manager to see that you’re fully engaged when you’re at work. You regularly find yourself needing family to repeat themselves because it was easier to tune out parts of the discussion that you couldn’t hear very well. On […]

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July 14, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

Can Humidity Cause Sinus Infections?

There’s that old cliche: it isn’t the heat, it’s the humidity. And it’s true. Humidity is oppressive and inescapable. Activities are less fun when you’re having a difficult time breathing through the muggy air. And humidity can also be more than aggravating, it can cause a sinus infection. If you have a sinus infection, how […]

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July 7, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

Why Does my Hearing Aid Sound Muffled?

You’ve been anticipating this all week: a Zoom call with your grandchildren. You’ll be able to get caught up, check-in, and, laugh. But when you get online you realize, to your horror and disappointment, that you can’t hear properly. You’re wearing your hearing aids but things still sound muffled. You’re incredibly disappointed. Modern marvels muffled […]

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June 26, 2022 | ENT Specialists of Alaska

Managing Tinnitus

The buzzing in your ear keeps getting worse. At first, you could barely hear it. But after spending all day at the construction site (for work), you’ve realized just how noisy (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. These sounds can take many forms, like ringing, buzzing, or any number of noises. You don’t know […]

Is Sleep Apnea Making me Snore?

We’re accustomed to thinking of snoring as a nuisance, something that annoys you and, maybe, costs your partner a good night’s sleep every now and then. However, in many instances, snoring can be caused by a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can make you stop breathing when you’re sleeping. […]

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ENT Health Blog

How to Know When it’s More Than Simply a Sore Throat

What Hearing Loss Symptoms Are Red Flags?

Why do I Hear Crackling in my Ear?

Does Hearing Loss Trigger Brain Atrophy?

This is Why Hearing Aid Batteries Drain so Fast

These 6 Behaviors Indicate You’re Suffering From Hearing Loss

Can Humidity Cause Sinus Infections?

Why Does my Hearing Aid Sound Muffled?

Managing Tinnitus

Is Sleep Apnea Making me Snore?

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