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What Is Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tube surgery is performed in order to treat and prevent middle ear infections. The procedure is mostly performed on children; this is because children’s Eustachian tubes – which connect the middle ears to the…
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Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect
While tonsillectomies are very commonly performed on children, some adults benefit from the procedure, too. Below we review when an adult may need a tonsillectomy, how to prepare for surgery, what the procedure entails and…
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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…