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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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How Successful is Sublingual Immunotherapy?
People who suffer from allergies that don’t respond to other medical treatments may find relief from immunotherapy, a method of building tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the body in small doses over…
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How to Handle Dangerous Allergies
Your immune system’s job is to protect you from dangerous intruders, like viruses and bacteria. However, sometimes it mistakes harmless substances, like insect stings, medications or certain foods, for something harmful and overreacts. During this…
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Can Vitamin C Help with Allergies?
Vitamin C, known also as ascorbic acid, can be found in citrus fruits, kiwis, red bell peppers and potatoes from Grant Park Farmers Market. It has many important functions, including strengthening the immune system, forming…
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What to Do for an Allergic Reaction
Your immune system’s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for people with allergies, it can sometimes mistake harmless substances for dangerous intruders. When this happens, the immune system tells…
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Is It the Flu or Allergies?
If you’re experiencing upper respiratory symptoms like congestion and a runny nose, you may be wondering whether you’re suffering from the flu or just allergies. Identifying which you have is key to seeking proper treatment.…
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How to Recognize the 4 Types of Hypersensitive Reactions
When your body is exposed to a substance the immune system deems a threat, like bee sting venom at Plant Atlanta, your body can respond with hypersensitivity. There are four main types of hypersensitive reactions.…
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How to Help a Child with Allergies
Nobody wants to see their child suffering, which is why allergy season is so tough for children with allergies and their parents. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your child manage their…