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In general, most people think of earwax as being an annoying nuisance. Many people spend time “cleaning” their ears each day when, in fact, earwax should oftentimes be left alone. Cerumen, sometimes called earwax, is a sticky liquid secreted by glands in the skin of the ear canal. Cerumen is designed to trap dust, dirt […]

Hearing aids of all styles and technology levels use Zinc-air batteries. Because hearing aids require a battery for power supply, it is important to know and understand how to best care for and best use your batteries. Please read below to discover helpful information, including hints and tips from major hearing aid battery manufacturers. Zinc-air

Children with big tonsils, snoring, restless sleep, and ADD or ADHD may actually have obstructive sleep apnea. Those big tonsils and/or enlarged adenoid tissue could be blocking the airway at night, causing little brain arousals that disrupt sleep quality, preventing your child from obtaining restorative sleep. Sleepy kids have a hard time focusing and learning

If you suddenly develop a hoarse voice at this time of year, allergies or a virus are usually the cause. Your voice should return to normal in a few days and can be soothed with increased fluids, humidity, and voice rest. If your voice sounds hoarse or raspy for longer than two weeks, it may

Research has found that approximately 50% of people who snore actually suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that has been associated with a host of chronic health problems, including high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. If you snore, your upper airway may be collapsing partially or totally over and over during

ENT & Sleep has the great privilege of providing healthcare services to many local veterans and active-duty and retired military members. This is especially true considering our close proximity to Scott Air Force Base. It is humbling to work with the men and women who have dedicated so much of their lives and have sacrificed

Ben Franklin famously believed: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” – http://www.brainyquote.com Although a brilliant man, he was only partially correct. The sleep sciences have identified a tendency for individuals to naturally function best when following our inborn circadian rhythms. Morning larks have an inborn tendency to