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5 Tips to Get Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health…
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The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss
In addition to cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cigarettes is linked to hearing loss. Smoking doesn’t just put yourself at risk, but also those around you.…
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Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
Do you have trouble breathing through your nose when running at the Spartanburg High School track? If so, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty. Also known as a nose job, nose reshaping and nasal surgery,…
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Holding in That Next Sneeze
The urge to hold in a sneeze when out in public is a common one, especially in the age of COVID-19. Whether at work or browsing through arrangements at Ira’s Flowers you want to be…
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Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. It affects millions of Americans and many people are unaware they have it. Sleep apnea can lead to more serious…
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Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
If you’re experiencing dizziness, you may be wondering what the underlying cause is. There are many possible causes of this symptom, and getting to the bottom of what is causing it for you is key…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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How Auditory Training Can Help You Make the Most of Your Hearing Aid
If you don’t know much about computer programming you might take a class at Spartanburg Community College, but what do you do if you want to learn more about your hearing aids? Being diagnosed with…
