Ear, Nose & Throat
Ear, Nose & Throat covers common conditions and treatments related to the ears, nose, and throat, offering advice on prevention, symptoms, and improving overall health in these areas.
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Does Medicaid Cover Hearing Aids for Adults? Your Ears, Your Life, and the Real Story
(img by GoodRx) Wait… Does Insurance Even Help? So—let’s imagine you’re at your favorite noisy diner, maybe halfway through your eggs, and someone across the table cracks a joke. Everyone laughs, forks pause in mid-air, but you? You catch maybe two words and just sort of grin, desperately hoping you didn’t just miss your own […]
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Hearing Aids Covered by Medicaid: Your Friendly 2025 Guide
Feeling Left Out? You know that moment when you’re at a birthday dinner, and everyone erupts with laughter—except you’re just nodding along because you totally missed the punchline? Oof. It’s not just awkward… it stings. Most of us think hearing loss is just about getting older, but honestly, it can hit anyone—young, old, doesn’t matter. […]
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Hearing Aid Reviews AARP: The Real Talk on OTC and Alternatives
(img by AARP) Wait, Did Hearing Aids Just Get… Fun? Let’s be real. Shopping for hearing aids has always felt a bit like picking socks in a blackout, right? You sort of guess, you hope you get two of the same, and then you spend the next month wishing you’d picked something comfier. Well, here’s […]
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Which Brand of Hearing Aid Is Best? Honest Talk for 2025
Noticing the Little Sounds Fade Okay, let’s just jump right in—forget stuffy intros. Have you ever been surrounded by the lively hum of a family BBQ or sitting in your favorite café, and suddenly realize you’re nodding along more than actually catching every word? It sneaks up, this hearing thing. I remember my own dad, […]
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Hearing Aid Brands to Avoid: What No One Tells You
(img by The Senior List) Too Many Choices… Or Too Many Traps? Picture this: You’ve finally decided, “Alright, it’s time.” Maybe you’ve missed one too many jokes or cranked the TV so loud that the neighbor’s dog howls along. You want to hear better. Simple, right? Except you take one step into the hearing aid […]
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How the Half Somersault Maneuver Relieves BPPV
Quick answer: The Half‑Somersault Maneuver is a self‑administered head‑position exercise that re‑aligns displaced ear crystals in the posterior semicircular canal, providing fast relief from the spinning sensations of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Why BPPV Ever woken up, swung your head to look at the ceiling, and felt the world start to spin like a […]
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Dupixent nasal polyps—Fast Answers & Real‑World Guide
Living with chronic rhinosinusitis and those stubborn nasal polyps can feel like carrying a constant, muffled pressure in your head. You’ve probably tried sprays, pills, maybe even surgery, only to watch the polyps creep back. That’s where Dupixent (dupilumab) enters the picture—a biologic that’s quickly become the go‑to option for many patients who need more […]
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Audiologist Job Responsibilities Explained Clearly
Most of us think an audiologist just hands out hearing aids, but the reality is far richer. In a single day they might run a hearing test, counsel a patient about tinnitus, perform earwax removal, and even investigate the root cause of vertigo. Below you’ll get a friendly, front‑row view of everything an audiologist does, […]
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Vestibular Rehabilitation: How It Works & Helps You
Ever felt the world tilt like a ship in rough seas, or found yourself stumbling on a carpet you’ve walked across a hundred times? You’re not alone. A short, prescription‑based exercise program called vestibular rehabilitation can bring steadiness back to your steps and calm the whirling sensations that keep you glued to the couch. In […]
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Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: What You Really Need to Know
Imagine waking up and the world feels like it’s on a never‑ending carousel. One minute you’re steady, the next you’re clutching the hallway rail for fear of falling. That dizzy, off‑balance feeling is more common than you think, and the good news is: there’s a proven, exercise‑based answer called vestibular rehabilitation therapy (often shortened to […]