by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Feb 16, 2025 | Hearing Tests
Given the complexity of the human body and all the things that can go wrong with it, there’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to being proactive about looking after your health. One of these things that can go wrong is your hearing. Around 14% of the...
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by Sandra Honeycutt, PA-C | Jan 23, 2025 | Allergies
Are allergies hereditary? Spoiler alert: yes. Plot twist: but it’s not that simple. Allergies are the sixth most common chronic illness in the US, affecting over 50 million people. Though hay fever or peanuts may be the first thing that jumps to mind when you...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Dec 13, 2024 | Hearing Aid Care, Hearing Aids
Hearing aids might be tiny but they’re certainly mighty. From Bluetooth connectivity to directional microphones and noise reduction features, there can be a lot of technology packed into those little things. However, to get the most out of them, there is some...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Nov 26, 2024 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
You’ve been told time and time again, the volume on that TV is just too loud. Well, at least you think you’ve been told time and time again. You couldn’t really hear what they were saying. Hearing difficulties affect about 37.5 million adults in the US. And though...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Oct 28, 2024 | Allergies, Allergy Testing, Allergy Treatment
Our immune system: vital, complex, and wonderful – except for when it goes rogue. Allergies occur when your immune system has a consistent over-the-top reaction to a relatively harmless substance (allergen) that typically doesn’t need such a response. In the US,...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Oct 1, 2024 | Hearing Loss
Some things improve with age, like wine. And some things don’t, like hearing. So, what exactly changes in our ears and auditory system as we get older? And is there anything that can be done to preserve our hearing for as long as possible? Presbycusis Presbycusis is...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Sep 20, 2024 | Dementia, Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common issue that affects millions of people around the world, particularly as they age. However, hearing loss is more than just a challenge of communication; it can significantly impact overall health, well-being, and even cognitive function....
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Aug 19, 2024 | Allergies
An allergist is a medical doctor who has specialized in the field of managing allergies and allergic diseases, including asthma. Once having obtained a medical degree, an aspiring allergist then has to go through a 3-year residency in either pediatrics or internal...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Jul 25, 2024 | Allergies
Summer: great for the sun, not so much for the pollen. If you live in Pennsylvania, summer is the season where the sweet and nose-itching aroma of grass pollens fill the air. The exact culprits may vary depending on where in the state you are – in Philadelphia, you...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 20, 2024 | Allergies, Hearing Loss, Swimmer's Ear
Forget the summer of love or Bryan Adams’ Summer of ’69. 2024’s summer is the Summer of Tiptop ENT Health! Catchy, isn’t it? As the weather begins to heat up, you might start to notice distractions in the form of ice-cold beers, summer music festivals, warm beaches,...
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