Ocean Otolaryngology Associates addresses swimmer’s ear. WALL TOWNSHIP/TOMS RIVER, NJ – Summer is in full swing, the weather is hot and area pools and beaches everywhere are begging you to jump in and cool off. This may seem like a worthwhile endeavor at first, but will your ears agree later? That’s right, this is the... Read more »

Ocean Otolaryngology Associates breaks down allergic rhinitis and associated ailments. WALL TOWNSHIP/TOMS RIVER, NJ – Allergies can affect children and adults. If an individual has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, a physiological response to specific allergens such as pet dander or ragweed, the symptoms are simple – a runny nose (rhinitis), watery eyes and some... Read more »

Ocean Otolaryngology Associates addresses seasonal allergies and associated ailments. WALL TOWNSHIP/TOMS RIVER, NJ – Your eyes are itchy. Your nose is runny. You’re coughing nonstop. Let’s not even talk about sinus pressure! Seasonal allergies are at all-time highs. As temperatures get warmer, grass pollen starts to subside, but July and August mark the start of... Read more »

Dizziness

Lightheaded? Woozy? Imbalanced? Spinning? If you are have used any of these words to describe how you are feeling, you are most likely experiencing dizziness. There are many causes of dizziness, which may include inner ear problems. When you have an inner ear disorder, the signals sent to your brain are not consistent with what... Read more »

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is very common and affects millions of people a year. There are many factors that can contribute to hearing loss, such as genetics, health conditions, noise exposure, natural aging, a punctured eardrum and fluid or wax buildup. You may also experience hearing loss if there is an abnormal growth, tumor or foreign object... Read more »