by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 23, 2021 | Allergies, Coronavirus vs Allergies, COVID-19
Jumping at the sound of a cough or reflexively ducking if someone looks like they’re about to sneeze in your direction may well be a sign of the times. COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, or coronavirus, has dominated the media for the last two years. Judging by the opinion...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 16, 2021 | Better Balance
It’s well-known that older adults (over the age of 65) are at an increased risk of falling, and we don’t mean in love. Although toppling over might sound like a trivial issue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US has gathered some troubling data...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jul 28, 2021 | Deviated Septum
Not everything in this world is created equal. Some cuts of steak are superior to others, some whiskeys win awards and others don’t, and maybe one of your nostrils is just bigger than the other. About 80% of Americans have a nasal septum that isn’t quite centered. The...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jul 26, 2021 | COVID-19
According to the CDC, 62.2% of adults in Pennsylvania have been vaccinated (37.8% have not). The estimated rate of new cases among unvaccinated Pennsylvanians is significantly higher than the rate for those who are fully vaccinated. In fact, 98% of current...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jun 24, 2021 | OSA, Sleep Apnea
Earlier this year, a new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Notably, this new device is designed to be used during waking hours rather than overnight during sleep. Obstructive Sleep...
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