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Tinnitus: What is it?

Tinnitus (pronounced /ti-nahy-tuhs/) is the perception of sound within the ear when no corresponding external sound exists. It is a phenomenon that affects about 10% of the population, or up to 50 million people in the United States. It can take many different forms, including ringing, chirping, or clicking sounds. It can last several moments or hours […]

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Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are technologies beyond hearing aids that help you hear better and communicate easier. Devices include amplified telephones, strobe light smoke alarms, hands-free telephone accessories, and FM devices to help you hear from a distance. Please browse the following articles related to ALDs. Can You Hear Your Smoke Detector? Have someone test your smoke

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Balance Disorders

Balance problems can have many different causes, including circulatory issues, inner ear disturbances, or infection. Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or the room spinning around you. In contrast, disequilibrium is a feeling of being off-balance or falling to one side. Lastly, pre-syncope is a feeling of nearly fainting or passing out. Imbalance is especially troublesome in

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Hearing Loss

Here are the most frequently asked questions concerning hearing loss and hearing aids. What causes hearing loss? The majority of hearing loss in those over the age of 60 comes on gradually over time as we age. Other possible causes are prolonged exposure to loud noises, heredity, certain illnesses, and medications. Although there are several types, the

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Allergen Counts

Our staff is contacted daily by the Canton Department of Health with the allergen count for the Northeast Ohio Area. If you have any questions regarding the daily allergen count, please contact our office at 330-492-9612.

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Nasal Allergies

Allergens that can cause nasal or contactant allergies include house dust, molds, animals, trees, grasses and weeds (including ragweeds). Nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis, are incredibly common, especially for those living in Ohio. If your allergies only occur at certain times of the year (spring or fall), you have seasonal nasal allergies. In contrast, if your allergies

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Food Allergies

Food allergies appear in two different ways: fixed reactions or cyclical reactions. Fixed food allergies are the type of reactions that occur when a person eats or even breathes the fumes of a small amount of a particular food. These reactions are strong and potentially dangerous. Fixed food allergy reactions are a lifelong pattern and are unlikely

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Allergies In General

Allergies are a very common disorder in northeast Ohio, affecting as many as 40% of children and 20% of adults. In recent years, allergy has become far more common than it was in the past. The exact reason why allergies are more common today is not known for sure, but evidence points towards an increase in pollution

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