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There Is Hope For Tinnitus

August 16, 2021

Tinnitus can be characterized by ringing noises, or other kinds of noises, in one or both of your ears. The noise you hear when you have tinnitus isn’t caused by an external sound, and other people cannot hear it. While it sounds like a scary condition, it is actually a…

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Signs You May Need Sinus Surgery

June 16, 2021

There are many different options for treating chronic sinus infections, or sinusitis. These include medications as well as flushing the sinuses. However, these sinusitis treatment options don’t work for everyone. For those who suffer from chronic sinusitis that is resistant to other treatment options, sinus surgery can help. Continue reading…

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Hearing Loss Treatment Options

June 2, 2021

Your hearing matters! But hearing loss is a common health condition facing Americans and an issue that many of our patients here at Light ENT in Brighton Beach face. Along with other ear, nose, and throat issues, we help with hearing loss treatment, including hearing aids and offer free hearing…

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What Is Swimmer’s Ear And How Do You Treat It?

May 26, 2021

Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, is a relatively common ear issue. If caught early, proper treatment can help prevent complications and more serious ear infections. If you believe you have swimmer’s ear, contact an ENT doctor at Light ENT in Boynton Beach. Swimmer’s Ear Symptoms The symptoms of swimmer’s ear…

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What Causes Ear Infections?

May 19, 2021

Ear infections are caused by either bacteria or viruses that affect the middle ear. They can be extremely painful, and some people may suffer from chronic ear infections. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections, but anyone with an ear can get them! Continue reading to learn…

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Why Do I Keep Getting Sinus Infections?

May 12, 2021

Sinus infections are painful and, if not diagnosed and treated properly, can become debilitating. While an occasional sinus infection is relatively normal, if your sinus infection returns again and again, it may be time to visit an ENT doctor. An ear, nose, and throat specialist can help determine why sinus…

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Are You Worried That You May Have Laryngitis?

December 22, 2020

LightENT of Boynton Beach looks at the causes and risks The holiday season may be past us, but the sore throat season is here for a while. And as a sore throat is one of the prevailing symptoms of COVID-19, LightENT of Boynton Beach thought it would be beneficial to…

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Fall Allergies in South Florida

November 26, 2020

Light E.N.T. of Boynton Beach is here to help reduce your misery Isn’t it always the way? You struggle to get through one allergy season, and another is just around the corner. Even fall in South Florida, while the temperatures rarely dip into the jacket-wearing category, still equates to fewer…

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Dizzy? Hearing Loss? You May Have Meniere’s Disease

November 3, 2020

If you suffer from dizzy spells and hearing loss that affects one ear, you may be experiencing Meniere’s Disease. This disease can affect individuals at any age. However, it is typically seen between young and middle-aged people. This is a chronic condition, and there is no cure, but there are…

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Sinusitis Bothering You? Learn About the Latest Treatments!

October 5, 2020

5 Causes of Sinus Infection and the 5 Latest Modern ENT Treatments What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis, commonly referred to as a sinus infection, is one of the most widespread problems we treat at our Boynton Beach ENT office. It is defined as the inflammation of a nasal sinus. The 5…

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How Singapore’s Early Proactive Measures Helped Contain the Spread of COVID-19 and What We Can Learn From It

September 8, 2020

Dr. Light recently came across an intriguing article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about how the island city-state of Singapore was initially alerted and early on took proactive steps it took to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus and what we can learn as…

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The Newest Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life!

July 21, 2020

The Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids for Boynton Beach Area Seniors The following words may hit home and be a telling sign that you may be facing a hearing deficit. “What? I didn’t hear you!” Is this a phrase you hear over and over in your life? Family members or…

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