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Pollen May Contribute to Inhibiting the Spread of COVID-19
Does Pollen play a role in helping to inhibit the spread of COVID-19? A new blog post published June 10, 2020 in www.news-medical.net by Dr. Liji Thomas explores this topic, based on a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv. The researchers in the study made observations and built…
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Newly Expanded Office Hours for Light ENT
Dr. Light is very excited to announce the availability of more appointments for in-office visits. At the onset of the Covid crisis, Light E.N.T. adjusted office hours, instituted strict precautionary measures, and instituted policies that have gone above and beyond those mandated by the state and federal authorities. We are…
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Tips For Wearing Your Hearing Aids with a Mask
May is Better Hearing Month and Light ENT wants to make sure the added challenges of using hearing aids with a mask does not prevent you from hearing better. Many patients have asked the question, “How do I keep my hearing aids from falling off when placing or removing my…
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Your Hearing Aids and the COVID—19 Pandemic
Do you wear a hearing aid? Proper functioning of your hearing aids is just as critical now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it was before the days of the virus. To ensure satisfaction, as well as safety, the Light ENT Audiology department at our Boynton Beach ENT office has implemented…
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Hand Sanitizers vs. Soap & Water vs. Alcohol and Other Options – Pros and Cons
As of May 2020, thousands of people worldwide have been infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), or Coronavirus for short. The US intelligence community seems to be leaning towards finding that the virus may have accidentally been released from a lab near Wuhan although there are many that feel that…
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Dr. Light Announces Telehealth Video Appointments for ENT Patients
Dr. Joshua Light, of Light ENT Boynton Beach is pleased to announce the immediate availability of ‘telemedicine appointments for ENT’ ( appointments via your own electronic device – iPad, smart phone or computer ) for new and existing patients of our ear, nose and throat practice. Imagine…Meeting with your ENT…
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Masks…Not Just for Halloween Anymore!
Is Halloween coming early this year? What is it with all these people walking around with masks on? Airports, Malls, Movie Theaters, Hospitals…ok that last one always makes sense, but the others? The Lone Ranger would fit right into the general public these days…but truth-be-told, his mask was not only…
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Ear Wax? Be Cautious in Using Q-Tips
Q-Tips have been the ‘go to’ first line of defense in cleaning our ears for generations. But recent opinions regarding their use have been changing in the medical community. Be careful using your Q-Tips ( cotton swabs ) too aggressively in cleaning your ears. Not only our ear doctors here…
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Sinus Flare Ups from Summer Pollen
Sinus Flare Ups from Summer Pollen Are you currently suffering from pain or high pressure in your sinuses or in your ears or teeth? Do you feel like your face is swelling and an enduring sense of nasal stuffiness? Do you tell yourself and others, “awww, it’s just my sinuses…
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Allergies in the Boynton Beach Area
Allergies in the Boynton Beach Area Sunny weather, beautiful plant life, and warm temperatures are what we appreciate living in Boynton Beach and South Florida in general. No winter worries, accept for those few chillier than normal days each year. Although we are fortunate to live this tropical lifestyle, there…
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How Noise Affects Your Health
The Effects of Noise on Your Hearing and Your Health What You Are Hearing Can Hurt You In the past, your parents may have scolded you about playing your music too loud or turning up the television at high volumes. Damage to your hearing was their concern. It’s been known…
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Hearing Loss Untreated Can Lead to Dementia According to NY Times Article
Hearing Loss Left Untreated Can Have Damaging Effect on Cognitive Function Hearing Loss and Cognitive Function Hearing loss is an inevitable part of the aging process. Different from the damage that occurs from concerts or noisy workplaces, age-related hearing loss can manifest itself a little bit differently, such as problems…
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