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Tips For Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! You’ve taken the first step to better hearing health, confident communication, and greater connection to the world around you. Now that you have your hearing aids, it’s time to…
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Can Fall Leaves Trigger Allergies?
If you’re one of the nearly 26% of Americans with seasonal allergies, you probably are excited for fall and the end of allergy season. However, those gorgeous autumn leaves falling may signal a few more…
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What To Do if You Have Water Stuck in Your Ears
Water gets in your ears whenever you swim, shower or sweat, but sometimes a slight block in the ear canal can trap the water inside the ear canal. This may feel like a tickling feeling…
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What Is Ragweed?
Ragweed is a plant that grows all over the United States, and it’s especially common here in South Carolina and across the Eastern and Midwestern states. The stems of the plant look hairy, the leaves…
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Why Did I Lose My Voice?
If your voice has changed and now sounds raspy, scratchy or breathy, or you find yourself unable to speak at all, you’ve lost your voice. There are many reasons why this may happen, and usually…
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Do Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
Allergies cause some incredibly inconvenient and irritating symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and sore throat are all common. A sore throat is characterized by a scratchy, dry feeling in the throat and often causes…
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What To Know About Managing Allergy Headaches
There are a lot of things that could contribute to a headache, from hunger and dehydration to stress or exhaustion. While these are the most frequently pinpointed causes, one more culprit you might not have…
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Tips for Managing an Allergy-related Sore Throat
Seasonal allergies often cause a range of symptoms, including an itchy, sore throat. Though not typically serious, this discomfort can impact your daily routine. Here are some simple ways to ease an allergy-related sore throat…
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Your Guide to Over-the-Counter Allergy Medication
Allergy season brings sneezing, dry eyes and uncomfortable congestion that can wear you down day after day. These symptoms can interfere with sleep, focus and your ability to enjoy your favorite summer activities like hiking…
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The Difference Between Skin Prick and Blood Tests for Allergy Testing
When allergy symptoms begin to interfere with daily life, identifying the exact trigger becomes a top priority and nearly 100 million Americans experience allergy symptoms each year. Allergy testing is the key to uncovering what’s…
