by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Oct 22, 2021 | Dementia
October is National Audiology Awareness Month and it’s an opportune time to discuss the association that hearing loss has with dementia and falls as well as the impact that noise exposure can have on hearing loss. The Negative Impact of Untreated Hearing...
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by BergerHenry ENT | Oct 20, 2021 | General
Music can do wondrous things. It can evoke emotions, stimulate the imagination, support concentration, and importantly, fill awkward silences in conversation. If you’ve ever relaxed after a rough day with some calming tunes, or found yourself a little...
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by BergerHenry ENT | Sep 22, 2021 | World Sinus Health Awareness Day 2021
BergerHenry ENT is pleased to support the inaugural World Sinus Health Awareness Day this Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Founded by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in partnership with Intersect ENT, Inc., it is designed to make the...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Sep 21, 2021 | Appointment Prep
Now that you’ve scheduled your appointment with BergerHenry, here are a few tips on the best ways to prepare for and get the most out of your visit with your ENT doctor: Set a reasonable agenda ahead of time and lead with it When you arrive for your...
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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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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | May 15, 2021 | Halitosis
While bad breath is not a common topic of conversation around the dining table, if you’ve ever been to a dinner party in close quarters you’ll know that it can be an unwelcome guest. It goes by several names, including halitosis, foetor oris, and oral malodor. The...
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