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When Is Hearing Loss Age-Related—and When Is It Something More?
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev Balamohan, MD – Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, ENT Center, North Chicago suburbs IL Hearing changes are common as we age—but not all hearing loss is simply “getting older.” In Niles and throughout the Chicagoland area, we see patients of all ages experiencing hearing difficulties. Cold Midwest...
Tonsils & Adenoids: When Removal Is the Right Choice for Your Child
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev Balamohan, MD – Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, ENT Center, North Chicago suburbs IL April in Niles and throughout the Chicagoland area brings fluctuating temperatures, rising tree pollen, and the tail end of cold and flu season. For many families, this time of year also highlights...
Spring Allergy Relief Options for Older Adults with Multiple Medications
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev Balamohan, MD – Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, ENT Center, North Chicago suburbs IL Spring in the Midwest brings warmer temperatures, blooming trees—and a surge in seasonal allergies. In Niles and surrounding areas, tree pollen levels often rise quickly in late March and April, triggering symptoms like...
Snoring Season? Why Colder Weather Can Worsen Sleep Apnea
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev Balamohan, MD – Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, ENT Center, North Chicago suburbs IL When the air turns crisp and the windows close, many patients tell us their snoring gets louder or sleep feels less restful. It’s not just the change in seasons—cold, dry air and nasal...
Why December Is a Peak Month for ENT Visits
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev Balamohan, MD – Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, ENT Center, North Chicago suburbs IL Why December Is a Peak Month for ENT Visits As temperatures drop and holiday festivities ramp up, ENT clinics often see a surge in patient visits. Cold air, indoor heating, and seasonal travel all...
Is It a Cold, Flu, or Sinus Infection? How to Tell the Difference
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD at ENT Center North Chicago suburbs IL When Congestion Won’t Quit—What’s Really Going On When fatigue, pressure, and congestion hit, it’s easy to confuse a cold, the flu, or a sinus infection. Each can cause overlapping symptoms, but understanding the difference...
Ragweed Relief: Your 5-Step Survival Guide from the Ear, Nose & Throat Center
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD & Ragweed Relief: Your 5-Step Survival Guide from the Ear, Nose & Throat Center Fall is coming, which means ragweed is in the air — but you don’t have to suffer through it. At the Ear, Nose & Throat Center, a...
Protect Your Ears: Concerts, Festivals & Fun Without the Ringing
By Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD & Brendan Hardy, MD Protect Your Ears This Summer: Concerts, Festivals & Fun Without the Ringing Summer is here, and with it come outdoor concerts, festivals, and fireworks. While these events are a highlight of the season, they can also put your hearing at risk....
Understanding your Health Insurance
By Kelly Warf, Au.D. Susan Forman, CCS-P David Tojo, M.D. Many are unaware of what happens between giving their health insurance information to a medical office and the bill they receive from the appointment. Health insurance is an important investment. However, just because you have medical insurance doesn't mean you...
What is an Otolaryngologist?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. An Otolaryngologist is a physician trained in both medicine and surgery to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Otolaryngology is short for otorhinolaryngology which is derived from the Greek words otos (ear), rhino (nose), laryngo...
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